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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
915 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...

  Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.

  Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...

  Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.

...The Flood Warning for the Van Duzen River at Bridgeville has been
cancelled...

...The Flood Warning for the Mad River at Arcata has been
cancelled...

For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Navarro River...including Navarro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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 this evening at 915 PM PST.

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915 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Navarro River at Navarro.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5
  miles east of Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed.
  Motorists should use alternate routes.
  At 30.0 feet, Water will flow over the south bank of the river
  approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood
  property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of
  Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 22.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
    morning to 28.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below
    flood stage this evening to 9.2 feet late Sunday evening. It
    will rise to 9.5 feet Monday morning. It will then fall again
    and remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    29.5 feet on 02/07/2015.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


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             Fld   Observed        Forecasts (9 am PST)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sat   Sun   Mon

Navarro River
Navarro      23.0  22.3  Fri 8 am  15.9  10.1  9.4



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LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376


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915 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* 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.
  At 17.0 feet, Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the
  approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway
  222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of
  the Russian River near Hopland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 16.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 AM PST Friday was 16.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
    feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 12/29/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


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             Fld   Observed        Forecasts (9 am PST)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sat   Sun   Mon

Russian River
Hopland      15.0  16.9  Fri 8 am  10.7  6.2   7.1



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LAT...LON 3896 12314 3904 12320 3913 12324 3917 12315
      3909 12313 3894 12304


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915 AM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.
  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 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. A
  Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
  in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate
  action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 23.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM PST Friday was 23.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    23.7 feet on 12/19/1981.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


&&


          Fld   Observed        Forecasts (9 am PST)
Location  Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sat   Sun   Mon

Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0  23.2  Fri 8 am  18.9  10.9  7.9



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LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
      4058 12412


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