Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 22 at 2:03PM PST until November 23 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 2:03pm
Expires:
November 23, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
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 late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM PST Friday the stage was 23.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 PM PST Friday was 23.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 8.9 feet early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.6 feet on 01/27/1983.
- 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.
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 late tonight at 215 AM PST.
Area Description:
Humboldt, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA