Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 8:40AM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM 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...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...From this evening to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Severe flooding of the Eel River Delta
including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of
Cannibal Island Road. Numerous road closures in low-lying areas,
including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is
issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the
river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 25.3 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.3 feet on 01/09/1995.
- 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:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA