Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 9:15AM PST until November 23 at 1:08AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 9:15am
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.
...The Flood Warning for the Van Duzen River at Bridgeville has been
cancelled...
...The Flood Warning for the Mad River at Arcata has been
cancelled...
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* 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.
At 30.0 feet, Water will flow over the south bank of the river
approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood
property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of
Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
morning to 28.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage this evening to 9.2 feet late Sunday evening. It
will rise to 9.5 feet Monday morning. It will then fall again
and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.5 feet on 02/07/2015.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 evening at 915 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA