Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 21 at 5:17PM PST until November 21 at 5:30PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 5:17pm
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
counties, southern Humboldt and central Mendocino.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding and the situation may evolve to a greater flood
threat later today.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Willits, Laytonville, Richardson Grove State Park,
Garberville, Shelter Cove, Honeydew, Leggett, Rockport,
Richardson Grove, Whitehorn, Redway, Alderpoint, Myers Flat,
Weott, Potter Valley, Philo, Boonville, Petrolia, Branscomb
and Piercy.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Humboldt, CA; Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA