Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 8:40AM PST until November 22 at 11:00PM 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...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water will flow over the south bank of the
river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood
property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of
Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 28.3 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 10.8 feet early Sunday
morning. It will rise to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.5 feet on 02/07/2015.
- 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