Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 24 at 4:57AM PST until December 24 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 4:57am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, Mendocino.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
is imminent. There will be an increased risk of rock and land
slides along roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 457 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, Point Arena, Laytonville, Albion,
Ukiah Municipal Airport, Philo, Potter Valley, Boonville,
Hopland, Leggett, Gualala, Comptche, Navarro, Redwood Valley,
Calpella, Branscomb, Talmage 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.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA