California Flash Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/22/2026 18:52

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued May 22 at 6:52PM PDT until May 22 at 9:45PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
FFWEKA The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Trinity County in northwestern California... * Until 945 PM PDT. * At 652 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain 17 miles north of Weaverville. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Trinity County.
Instruction: 
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Trinity, CA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA