Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Threaten Mariposa Area
Key Questions
What weather threats affected the Mariposa area?
A forecast warned of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall in the Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra region. The flood advisory has since ended while a heat advisory remains active.
Has the flood advisory for Mariposa County been lifted?
Yes, the National Weather Service ended the Flood Advisory for Mariposa and Madera Counties at 4 PM PDT on July 21 after heavy rain stopped.
What precautions should residents take now?
Residents should remain cautious of lingering road hazards even though the flood advisory has ended and the heat advisory continues.
A weather forecast for Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra warned of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall. The flood advisory has since ended, but heat advisory continues. Residents should remain cautious of lingering road hazards.
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Updated Jul 22, 2026