Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 1:49PM PST until November 22 at 9:37PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 1:49pm
Expires:
November 22, 2024 - 9:45pm
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.
.The heavy rain has moved out of the area and most of the rivers are
cresting now. Additional rain showers are possible, but will not be
heavy or widespread enough to impact the rivers this weekend.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5
miles east of Highway 1 is certain and the road is closed.
Motorists should use alternate routes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM PST Friday the stage was 24.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 PM PST Friday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
afternoon and continue to fall to 11.0 feet early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.6 feet on 03/14/2023.
- 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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM PST.
Area Description:
Mendocino, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA