Severe storms and flooding devastate parts of Tulare County; National Guard deployed
Key Questions
What damage did the severe storms cause in Tulare County?
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on March 17–18 destroyed seven homes and damaged 62 others. Road closures and power outages were reported across affected areas.
What role is the National Guard playing in the response?
The National Guard has been deployed to aid search and rescue operations, provide sheltering, and support infrastructure repairs. This assistance addresses the impacts of flooding, road closures, and power outages.
What is the current weather forecast and any new county measures?
Forecasts show calming clear nights with lows of 55-63°F, but a heat wave is accelerating snowmelt and river risks while D0 drought persists. Tulare County is rolling out the CodeRED emergency alert system, and PG&E is using drones for power line inspections.
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding March 17–18 destroyed seven homes, damaged 62; National Guard aids search/rescue, sheltering, infrastructure amid road closures/power outages. Heat wave accelerates snowmelt/river risks; PG&E drone inspections of power lines underway; county introduces CodeRED emergency alert system rollout. Forecast shows calming clear nights (lows 55-63°F) but D0 drought persists.