Headline:
Flood Watch issued November 19 at 10:49AM PST until November 23 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 10:49am
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 9:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Eureka CA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was -0.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 915 AM PST.
Area Description:
Northern Humboldt Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA