Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 7:31PM PST until November 23 at 5:48PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 7:31pm
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until 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 6:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 16.5 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
25.6 feet on 02/27/2019.
- 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.
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 Friday morning at 745 AM PST.
Area Description:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA