Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 1:53PM PST until November 23 at 5:48PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 1:53pm
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County.
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County.
For the Mad River...including Arcata...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Major flooding is
forecast.
For the Van Duzen River...Including Bridgeville...Minor 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 1:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 25.4 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
25.4 feet on 01/01/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM PST.
Area Description:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA