Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 23 at 9:04PM PST until December 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 9:04pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, southwestern Humboldt.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 904 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Gauges
have recorded rainfall rates of 0.5 to 0.8 inches per hour
with this persistent, heavy rain band. This will cause urban
and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.8 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in additional
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Whitehorn, Ettersburg and
Briceland.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA