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Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:03PM PDT until October 11 at

Affecting Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit

In effect until: Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 AM

Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chiriaco Summit

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 11:00 AM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following
areas, Chiriaco Summit, Joshua Tree NP East and Joshua Tree NP
West.

* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will lead to multiple
rounds of showers and thunderstorms from this evening through
Sunday afternoon. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall rates up to one inch per hour will be possible
at times, which may lead to localized flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

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