Severe weather causes concerns about more flooding in Merced County

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Severe weather swept through the North Valley on Wednesday afternoon.

The storm brought lightning, thunder, hail and rain to Merced County.
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ABC30 Insider Nikkole Cooper captured pea-sized hail on camera.

"This is probably the third time this year that I've seen pea-sized hail that's fallen," said Cooper.

There were greater concerns closer to Stevinson where crops are underwater.

The recent relentless rain is just the latest of a months-long flooding issue for some parts of Merced County.
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One stretch of Highway 59 has been shut down due to flooding from Mariposa Creek since January second.



Nearly three months later -- it remains closed between Dickenson and McNamara Roads.

Caltrans says there is still no estimated time of reopening because of the weather.
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