Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 2:04PM PST until November 22 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 2:04pm
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, southwestern Mendocino.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Prolonged, heavy rainfall is causing the Garcia River at
Point arena to rise significantly enough to flood Highway 1
between Flumeville and Stornetta. The Garcia River is forecast to
peak near 12 AM Friday at 15 feet. Attitudinal heavy rainfall is
forecast to continue through tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 204 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Mendocino County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA