Page 26 - Pine Flat News Today

The latest estimate of April-July runoff is now 180% of average - enough to fill Pine Flat Dam and provide for a full run of the Kings River as well

This winters major storm events have created a snowpack at high Sierra Nevada elevations that is already far above what is considered normal water content on April 1 when the

Multiple atmospheric rivers brought extreme rain and snow to California, but the recent deluge hasn’t made up for years of ongoing drought.

While none of the major reservoirs are at capacity – most are still less than 50% full – many are at or beating their historical averages for this point in the year.

Water managers monitoring both the Kaweah and Kings river watersheds are pumped up over the volume of precipitation falling in the past few weeks in the Sierra.

People who may need help evacuating can call 2-1-1 for assistance or 911 in emergencies.

In a new paper, scientists show that airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys flown with helicopters can locate ancient underground passageways, called paleochannels. They say the finding could have significant impacts on how water is recharged in the valley.

The body of missing Selma woman Jolissa Fuentes, 22, has reportedly been found by Fresno County law enforcement after a two month search.

Authorities said the 22-year-old Selma woman died in a single-car crash in the Pine Flat area. She had been missing since August.

22-year-old Jolissa Fuentes was last seen at a convenience store in Selma, California on August 7th. After months of searching, her body and vehicle have now been found.