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Floods of 1996 and 1997

Yosemite Presents by Jeffrey Trust

Sep 25, 20085:53Government & Organizations

Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring runoff, when the Merced River swells with melted snow and overflows into meadows. The largest, least common floods occur during winter--most recently in January 199...

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