Headline:
Flood Watch issued December 29 at 11:19AM PST until December 29 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 29, 2024 - 11:19am
Expires:
December 29, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in California...
Mad River near Arcata affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mad River near Arcata.
* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flooding of Mad River Beach Road. Water
may be flowing over roads to Tyee City. Flooding will be enhanced
if the time of the crest is coincident with high tides and strong
onshore winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 22.0 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.
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 700 PM PST.
Area Description:
Northern Humboldt Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA