The California Water Service asked its customers in Kernville to conserve water after Kern river water level rose to as much as 17 feet. The state is currently facing flash floods and emergency has been already declared in Springville and Porterville.
Cal Water in its alert said that the district is monitoring the Kernville bridge. They said if the bridge is damaged, its water main will get damaged and service may be interrupted.
Kern County’s Chief Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop told 17 News the Kern River has risen 17 feet in the Kernville area.
The river has hit 45,000 cubic feet per second, which surpasses a 50-year record, Alsop shared on Twitter.
There have been no deaths or injuries reported, according to Alsop and the Kern County Fire Department.
Nearly 10,000 residents in California are under evacuation orders, officials said. At least two people in the state have died due to storms. Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 4 of 4 warning due to excessive rainfall.
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President Joe Biden on Thursday approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency declaration and cleared way for financial help for recovery.
The National Weather Service warned of a high risk of excessive rainfall on Friday through Saturday.
“Lives and property are in great danger. Areas that normally do not experience flash flooding will flood,” the weather service said.
“With more dangerous storms on the horizon, we’ll continue to mobilize every available resource to protect Californians,” Newsom said.
Residents near Big Sur in California were told this week to stock up on enough supplies to last them at least two weeks ahead of the latest storm.
