Woodlake residents sue government entities over flood damage; glad to see progress on infrastructure projects
More than a year after floods devastated the small town of Woodlake in Tulare County, residents finally feel hopeful about the future thanks to new infrastructure projects and an ongoing lawsuit they are bringing against local governments and other agencies. In March of 2023, homes in northwest Woodlake were hit with floods after historic storms and snowpack brought a deluge onto the valley floor. It took many residents months and tens of thousands of dollars to repair their homes. Residents banded together and took legal action against what they said was a government failure to properly prepare and respond to the floods.