Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 20 at 4:55PM PST until November 20 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 4:55pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, northwestern Mendocino.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Rapid rises in small streams has occurred and will
continue to occurs tonight. There may be water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 454 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area this evening. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laytonville, Leggett, Rockport, Branscomb, Piercy and Dos
Rios.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA