Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 1:51AM PST until November 23 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 1:51am
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.
Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County.
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Mad River...including Arcata...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 175 is expected at the
approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect flooding of
cropland on the right bank of river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM PST Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 14.2 feet early this
morning. It will then rise above flood stage this morning to
15.5 feet this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late
this afternoon to 6.3 feet late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.6 feet on 03/28/2012.
- 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 this afternoon at 200 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA