The Merced River has exceeded flood stage because of snow melt from higher temperatures this week. Lower temperatures in the coming week will reduce snow melt into rivers and local reservoirs.

The Merced County Sheriff's Office is now warning people to stay out of the Merced River. "The water looks inviting. Folks, it's not a game. ... his house would have been underwater this past winter.

The Merced River flows under the Pohono Bridge in the early morning on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Yosemite National Park, Calif. The West Coast is dealing with the next storm, which brought the ...

The Merced River has a long history of spilling over its banks and most recently drenched the valley in January 2017 during a winter marked by extreme storms. Roadways were covered in water but ...

A beautiful winter scene: Snow covers trees and Half Dome in the distance, as seen from Sentinel Bridge over the Merced River in Yosemite in this December 2021 photo.

The Merced River in Yosemite has become a raging torrent after melt off from record snowpack this winter has turned some favorite swimming holes into high-risk areas.

Merced Irrigation District said they are decreasing the amount of water going into Merced River. The hope is to prevent people's homes from flooding again. For news updates, follow Vince Ybarra on ...

The Merced River reaches a flooding level at 10 feet, and officials expect this to happen by April 27. It is likely that the flooding will cause parts of Yosemite National Park to close.

Last year, the Merced River was closed to fishing from Aug. 29 to Dec. 31 after the California Fish and Game Commission adopted early restrictions on angling.