Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 9:15AM PST until November 23 at 5:48AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* 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.
At 17.0 feet, Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the
approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway
222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of
the Russian River near Hopland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM PST Friday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 12/29/2010.
- 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