The Merced River, which runs through Yosemite National Park, is bound to overflow following California's record snowfall.
Yosemite National Park is expecting flooding as a record amount of snowpack in the area begins to melt., have been on the rise as warmer temperatures start to melt the huge influx of snow that California, previously in a drought, saw in recent months.
The National Weather Service predicted that in some areas, the Merced River could reach 12.5 feet during the first week of May. The river reaches a flooding level when it's at 10 feet. This means that Yosemite will be closed to visitors as the flooding takes place. This photo shows the Merced River running through Yosemite National Park. The river is set to flood as record snowpack melts during warm weather, causing the park to temporarily close to visitors.Visitors are currently flocking to the park before it closes to see the sights, including its famed waterfalls which are currently a lot fuller than usual. One visitor"It was so powerful it was generating its own wind! Never saw it like that ever! That's lower falls.
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