Evacuation Order Issued for Areas West of Highway 43
Due to the rising flood waters and breaches along the levee, officials have issued an Evacuation Order for areas west of Highway 43, including north of Angiola, to the Tulare/Kings County line south to the Tulare/ Kern County line in Allensworth.
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is urging people to stay clear and out of the river areas and to avoid getting near the waterways.
The area will included:
-West Boundary: East of Tulare/ Kings County Line: Road 16 also known as 4th Ave
-South Boundary: South to the Tulare/Kern County Line: County Line Road
-East Boundary: Highway 43
-North Boundary: Highway 43 at Santa Fe Ave
Follow these general safety tips around flooded or snowed-in areas:
• Never drive into flood waters, as they are deeper, colder and faster-moving than they appear
• Do not operate electrical equipment in standing water
For additional resources or information, please call 559-802-9791.
Evacuation Orders Reduced Some Areas to Warnings
Officials have reduced some Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Warnings in several Tulare County areas. To clarify, An Evacuation Warning means that residents may return to the area but should remain prepared to leave if conditions change.
Three Rivers:
Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning for the Three Rivers Area. The Evacuation Warnings will include all residences, businesses and access roads on North Fork Drive to the roads end; all residences, businesses and access roads on South Fork Drive to the National Park; and all residences, businesses and access roads along the Kaweah River, Sierra Drive (Highway 198) to the National Park Boundary.
Mineral King Road is closed at the washout at approximately Mile Marker four and a half (4.5). All residents on Mineral King Road past Mile Marker 4.5 should Shelter in Place and not attempt to drive on the roadways.
Cutler Area:
Evacuation Order was reduced for parts of Cutler to an Evacuation Warning. The Evacuation Warning will include businesses and homes along Road 124, south of Avenue 408, down to Railroad Drive to Santa Fe Drive, which turns into Eddy, from Avenue 407 to Lee Road to Avenue 408. The road is closed at Road 124, south of Avenue 408.
Springville Area:
Officials reduced the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning in the Springville area, along the south bank of the Tule River for the homes and businesses from the Lower Rio Vista, east of Bridge Drive to east of Pleasant Oak Drive on Highway 190. This will include all roads, access roads and areas in between. Not included is Pleasant Oak Drive.
Teviston:
Officials reduced the Evacuation Order for the Community of Teviston to an Evacuation Warning for the residents and businesses south of Avenue 84, south on Road 128, Road 130 to Deer Creek, east along the north bank of Deer Creek to Road 140, north on Road 140, to Avenue 84, west on Road 84 to Road 128, and all roads and avenues in between.
For additional resources or information, please call 559-802-9791.
Evacuation Order issued for the north and south bank of the Tule River in Porterville, from Westwood Street, east to the area of the Plano Bridge.
This evacuation order does not include the south bank from Westwood Street, east to the bridge of State Route 65.
This evacuation order does not include permanent structures with a designated address, other than those for which a previous evacuation order has been issued.
A Temporary Evacuation point has been set up at Porterville College, 100 E College Avenue.
Evacuation Order downgraded for Sections of Tule River to Evacuation Warning
Due to the water levels dropping in Tule River below the Schafer Dam, at Lake Success, officials reduced the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning for all homes, businesses, and structures, on both sides of the
Tule River, from Richard L. Schafer Dam at Lake Success in Porterville, to the east side of Road 284.
The Evacuation Warning would consist of the area from Schafer Dam, west on Avenue 146, to Road 284, south on Road 284 to the south side of the Tule River, from the south side of the Tule River to the Schafer Dam, and north along Schafer Dam to Avenue 146.
We remind everyone that, even while being in an Evacuation Warning, you should still be ready to leave if conditions get worse. Stay clear of the river areas and to avoid getting near the waterways.
For more information, visit the Tulare County Emergencies website at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/, register for AlertTC at https://www.alerttc.com/.
From the City of Porterville and County of Tulare, Porterville Evacuation Order.
Due to the recent storm events, and the water levels in the Tule River, there is erosion to the bank of the river.
An evacuation order has been issued for the area on the south side of Rio Vista Ave with the addresses of 191 Rio Vista Avenue, 201 Rio Vista Avenue, 211 Rio Vista Avenue, 221 Rio Vista Avenue, 231 Rio Vista Avenue, 241 Rio Vista Avenue, and 245 Rio Vista Avenue.
A Temporary Evacuation point has been set up at Porterville College, 100 E College Avenue.
Please don’t drive through barricaded or closed roads and don’t drive through standing water. It is incredibly important to abide by all orders, warnings, closures, etc.
For direct emergency alerts, register for AlertTC at https://www.alerttc.com/.
Evacuation Warning for the Community of Alpaugh and Allensworth
Due to the current storm an Evacuation Warning has been issued for the areas of Avenue 88, south on Highway 43, to Avenue 16, west on Avenue 16 to the east side of the Tulare/Kings County Line at Road 16, north to the Homeland Canal, northeast to along the Homeland Canal to Highway 43.
An evacuation warning means you should prepare to evacuate should waters approach your home or if ordered to do so. Please stay clear and out of the river areas and avoid getting near the waterways.
To evacuate from these locations, please drive southbound on Highway 43 to Cecil Avenue, in Delano. Highway 43 northbound is closed due to flooding.
A joint statement from the County of Tulare, City of Porterville, and City of Visalia:
Spillway Activity at Lake Sucess and Lake Kawaeh
Our local reservoirs, Success Lake and Kaweah Lake, are nearing capacity due to the recent rainfall in Tulare County and officials expect both dam spillways to be operational with more rainfall forecasted. Currently, the spillway at Lake Success is operational. The spillway at Lake Kaweah may become operational with the incoming storm. As engineered, the spillways are designed to release control flows to manage water levels of both lakes and control local flooding risks.
Officials are closely monitoring the incoming water runoff, reservoir capacities, and conditions of each dam structure. BOTH DAM STRUCTURES AT LAKE SUCCESS AND LAKE KAWEAH ARE STABLE, IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, AND OPERATING AS DESIGNED.
Residents can expect to see water activity over the spillways at each Dam, and this is normal. A spillway is a structure used to provide releases of water from the Dam. These Spillways are designed and operate to ensure the vast flows of incoming water do not damage the Dam structure.
It is important to know that water activity and releases over a spillway ARE NOT A DAM FAILURE AND INDICATE INTENDED OPERATIONS.
County and City Emergency Operation Centers are activated and closely monitoring potential for flood impacts. If you live near a waterway, Officials urge you to be prepared to for more potential flooding.
Sandbag Information
Tulare County Fire Stations, for locations visit: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/emergencies/.
City of Porterville, visit the Porterville Corporation Yard located 1265 W. Grand Ave. in Porterville.
City of Visalia, for locations visit: https://bit.ly/drycenter_sandbags
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
To receive emergency alerts directly from the County of Tulare and the City of Porterville, sign up for AlertTC at https://www.alerttc.com/.
To receive emergency alerts directly from City of Visalia, sign up for text alerts by texting “VISALIA” to +18447137830.
Evacuation Order for Teviston
Due to the current storm, an Evacuation Order has been issued for residents and businesses within the community of Teviston.
The Order would apply to all residences and businesses south of Avenue 84, south on Road 128/130 to Deer Creek, east along the north bank of Deer Creek to Road 140, north along Road 140 to Avenue 84, and west on Avenue 84 to Road 128, and all roads and avenues in between.
Due to the increase of the river flow, people are urged to stay clear of the waterways and avoid all unnecessary travel.
Follow these general safety tips around flooded or snowed-in areas:
• Never drive into flood waters, as they are deeper, colder and faster-moving than they appear
• Do not operate electrical equipment in standing water