Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 1:51AM PST until November 23 at 6:30PM 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 occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* 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 AM PST Friday the stage was 21.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 AM PST Friday was 21.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.2 feet on 01/01/1997.
- 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:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA