Station Name: SAN JOAQUIN R BL FRIANT CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 308 feet

Nearest Address:
Lost Lake Road
Friant, CA 93626
Fresno County

GPS Coordinates: 36.98439397, -119.7243124

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 10:52AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Low-end storm total of 10 inches and high-end total of 24 inches expected in Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada Mountains above 7,000 ft. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 9 at 5:29PM PDT until April 9 at 6:30PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 5:29 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:30 PM

SVRHNX The National Weather Service in Hanford CA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Madera County in central California... Southeastern Merced County in central California... Western Fresno County in central California... * Until 630 PM PDT. * At 528 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of Firebaugh, or 29 miles west of Madera, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Dos Palos.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant property damage. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 5:18PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 5:18 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:15 PM

At 518 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Los Banos, or 20 miles southwest of Atwater, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Los Banos and San Luis National Wildlife Refuge.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.