Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 10:48AM PST until November 23 at 5:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 10:48am
Expires:
November 21, 2024 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor 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 9:45 AM PST Thursday the stage was 11.2 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA