Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 21 at 8:26PM PST until November 23 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 21, 2024 - 8:26pm
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5
miles east of Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed.
Motorists should use alternate routes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.5 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.7 feet on 03/24/2011.
- 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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 830 AM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA