Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 9:15AM PST until November 23 at 12:48PM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be
completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an
extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta
and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being
issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel
River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to
protect their animals.
At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of
Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers,
and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is
exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and
strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special
Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in
low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of
Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas
northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island
Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate
action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM PST Friday was 23.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.7 feet on 12/19/1981.
- 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:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA