Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 22 at 7:50AM PST until November 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 7:50am
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, Humboldt.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. There will be an increased risk of rock and
land slides along roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 750 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eureka, Arcata, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Willow
Creek, Hoopa, Honeydew, Garberville, Orick, Richardson Grove
State Park, Shelter Cove, Orleans, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Maple
Creek, Bridgeville, Carlotta, Pepperwood, Scotia,
McKinleyville and Dinsmore.
- 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:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA