Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 9:37PM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following
areas, Chiriaco Summit, Joshua Tree NP East and Joshua Tree NP
West.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will lead to multiple
rounds of showers and thunderstorms from Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall rates up to one inch per hour will be possible
at times, which may lead to localized flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionJoshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-10-10T14:00:00-07:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit

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