The NWS said on Twitter the Merced River through Yosemite "will stair-step upward through the week as snow melts during this week's heat wave." Much of the valley from Highway 120 is closed, due ...

The Merced River in Yosemite Valley has reached flood stage, the National Weather Service said. Related Articles. Map: People drowned or swept away in California rivers, spring and summer 2023 ...

yosemite national park, calif. - The National Weather Service said the Merced River in Yosemite Valley is expected to reach flood stage of 10 feet at Pohono Bridge by Tuesday morning.

The National Park Service is closing most of Yosemite Valley, as the Merced River is expected to reach flood levels Thursday night. The closure starts at 10 a.m. Friday, the park service said ...

The National Park Service is closing most of Yosemite Valley, as the Merced River is expected to reach flood levels Thursday night. The closure starts at 10 a.m. Friday, the park service said Tuesday.

Yosemite Valley will then reopen fully come 7 a.m. Monday. Park services still advises those who visit to be mindful of the river’s dangers still, with its water flow running fast and high.

A National Park Service plan to better protect the Merced River calls for closing some commercial ventures in Yosemite National Park.