Inyo County, CA (May 26, 2023) – Multiple areas are experiencing out-of-bank flooding including water flowing onto Owens River Road. LADWP has CLOSED sections of the Owens River Rd. between Warm Springs Rd. and Collins Rd., and between Warm Springs Rd. and Line Street due to severe road damage. Flooding is most evident near bridge […]
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Inyo Register Press Release: Multiple Agencies Contribute Information to Runoff FAQ
With extensive spring runoff expected to cause flooding throughout the area at times, agencies are advising travelers to obey all warning signs. Courtesy Metro Creative Connection (May 10, 2023) – On March 8, the Inyo County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local state of emergency as a result of the early 2023 atmospheric river events […]
Klondike Lake Closed to Motorized Boaters for Memorial Day Weekend
Inyo County, CA (May 25, 2023) – Due to efforts in managing runoff throughout the Eastern Sierra, we have made the decision to delay the opening of Klondike Lake for motorized boating. This delay is for motorized boating use only, otherwise, the lake is open.” We have not yet determined when Klondike will be opened […]
Owens River Gorge CLOSED to Public Access for Riparian Flow 6/6-6/25
CLOSED FROM JUNE 6-25, 2023 Mono County, CA (May 23, 2023) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge from June 6 to June 25, 2023, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. The required three-week riparian flow will […]
Inyo County Press Release: Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards
Inyo County – Caution Urged As Temperatures Rise Local Waterways Will Pose Hazards The National Weather Service out of Las Vegas warned Friday that an extended stretch of warmer weather over the next several days will accelerate snowmelt along the Eastern Sierra slopes of Inyo County. Temperatures are forecast to rise to the mid- to […]
LADWP Encourages Early Crowley Lake Boat Inspections
MONO COUNTY (MAY 10, 2023) — LADWP is asking boaters to beat the rush at the gate and have their boat inspected, tagged, and ready for fishing before the weekend. LADWP boat Inspections are being performed at the Crowley Lake Fish Camp entrance gate starting today, Wednesday, May 10, during normal Fish Camp Operation hours. LADWP […]
