Deer Creek flooding threat to Alpahtchi and Allensworth
Tulare County
Summary
The board again reaffirmed the county's local emergency declaration for winter storms and flooding, keeping emergency response and recovery authorities in place.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the ask is for staff time and possibly negotiations over floodwater storage capacity.
Residents and agencies affected by storm and flood damage who rely on emergency declarations for state and federal assistance.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Flood Control Regular Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
Nearly 2,000 people live in Alpahtchi and Allensworth, two rural towns that nearly flooded in 2023 — including a deliberately cut levee. An advocate is asking commissioners to meet with the Deer Creek district manager about emergency floodway options before this winter's storms.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
The board again reaffirmed the county's local emergency declaration for winter storms and flooding, keeping emergency response and recovery authorities in place.
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