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Tulare Lake Re-Emergence Causes Uncertainty Over Flooding

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Kiara Rendon stands with her sister's nephew, looking out over the family property in Allensworth. (Photo by: Soreath Hok, KVPR)

Communities Near Tulare Lake Fight To Protect Themselves From Potential Floods

More fallout from the reappearance of Tulare Lake. It was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.  But it’s been dry for years. Now, with massive amounts of rain, and more water coming from the state’s melting snowpack, nearby communities are worried they could be flooded out.  
Reporter: Soreath Hok, KVPR

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