Debris covered both lanes of Highway 140 along the Merced River. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 74°F. Monday, June 23rd 2025 ... one of the primary routes into Yosemite National Park.

Everything changed in 1926, when Highway 140 was built along the other side of the Merced River. The road, nicknamed “The All Weather Highway,” allowed motorists to easily drive to Yosemite at ...

Everything changed in 1926, when Highway 140 was built along the other side of the Merced River. The road, nicknamed “The All Weather Highway,” allowed motorists to easily drive to Yosemite at ...

Man drowns while fishing in Merced River, according to sheriff’s office By Andrew Kuhn. July 29, 2024 3:36 PM. A Merced County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Merced Sun-Star file image.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a man who drowned while fishing along the Merced River in an area north of Livingston on Sunday. At about 4 p.m., Merced County Sheriff ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KFSN) -- Our recent warm weather is quickly melting the historic snowpack in the Sierra. The Merced River levels near Yosemite National Park have risen over 12 feet.

A 16-year-old boy drowned Tuesday afternoon while swimming with his family near the pier at Yosemite Lake. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office said a dive team recovered the teen’s body at 4:17 ...

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 ...

Paul Chamberlain has lived near the Merced and San Joaquin rivers for about 20 years. He said his neighbors are concerned about rising waters. "There's a trailer park that's completely flooded out.

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.