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Flood Watch for Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit

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What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. 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. Where: A portion of southern California, including the following areas, Chiriaco...

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following areas, Chiriaco Summit, Joshua Tree NP East and Joshua Tree NP West. * WHEN...Through this 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 continue to bring moderate to heavy rainfall at times this morning before tapering off this afternoon. Localized rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour will be possible at times, which may lead to localized flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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  1. Update

    Flood Watch issued October 11 at 12:27AM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

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  2. Update

    Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:03PM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

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  3. Alert

    Flood Watch issued October 9 at 9:37PM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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