Headline:
Flood Watch issued November 20 at 2:43PM PST until November 23 at 1:30AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 2:43pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 10:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Southeastern Mendocino
Interior zone.
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone.
For the Russian River...including Hopland...flooding is possible.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Saturday morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 1.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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 this evening at 1045 PM PST.
Area Description:
Southeastern Mendocino Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA