2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
Standing tall at an elevation of 10,689 feet (3,258 meters), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. This granite dome is a popular destination for mountaineers and rock climbers due to its challenging yet rewarding routes.
During the winter season, Charlotte Dome receives a significant amount of snowfall, resulting in a substantial snowpack. The snowpack range varies from year to year; however, it generally accumulates from November to April, making it an excellent spot for winter sports enthusiasts. The melting snow from Charlotte Dome contributes to the runoff in several creeks and rivers in the region, including the King's River and Bubbs Creek, which play a vital role in the local ecosystem.
The name "Charlotte Dome" has an interesting history. The dome was named after Charlotte Dade, the wife of Lieutenant James Dade, who was an early explorer in the Sierra Nevada region. The name was given by early settlers and has stuck ever since. While no significant legends or lore are associated with Charlotte Dome, its impressive size, challenging routes, and scenic beauty continue to captivate and inspire mountaineers and adventurers from around the world.
Weather Forecast
Regional Streamflow Levels
16
Cubic Feet Per Second
36
Cubic Feet Per Second
19
Cubic Feet Per Second
9
Cubic Feet Per Second
Area Campgrounds
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Charlotte Lake Camp Area
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Lower Paradise Valley
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Onion Valley Campground
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Onion Valley
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Middle Paradise Valley
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Upper Paradise Valley
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Flower Lake
Gilbert Lake
Parker Lakes
Little Pothole Lake
Robinson Lake