Strathmore flooding at Friant-Kern Canal crossing
Tulare County
Summary
A new calibrated study found the Strathmore storm drain system is dramatically undersized where the creek crosses the Friant-Kern Canal, recommending upsized pipes, expanded ponding basins, and possibly more Success Lake capacity. Cost estimates are the next step.
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
Not yet estimated — staff will ask the consultant to drill down on alternatives and costs.
Strathmore residents whose neighborhoods currently risk flooding in major storms.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Flood Control Regular Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
Avenue 196 where it meets the Friant-Kern Canal is a known flooding point. Fixing it needs upstream storage, bigger storm pipes through Strathmore, and more storage at Success Lake — now waiting on the Friant Water Authority to partner on a solution.
Flood Control Commission-Regular Meeting - Jan 21, 2026
A new calibrated study found the Strathmore storm drain system is dramatically undersized where the creek crosses the Friant-Kern Canal, recommending upsized pipes, expanded ponding basins, and possibly more Success Lake capacity. Cost estimates are the next step.
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