Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 8:40AM PST until November 23 at 5:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 8:40am
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Eureka CA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.
Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County.
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Mad River...including Arcata...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah.
Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland,
Ukiah, and Talmage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM PST Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 16.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall
late tonight. It will rise to 18.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon to 6.1 feet late Sunday morning. It will rise to
8.2 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall again and
remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.2 feet on 03/09/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA