UPDATE, Dec. 20:

The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services reported on its social media accounts today that no rivers are currently forecast to flood, as the area received less rain than anticipated. 

However, localized flooding is still expected and flood forecasts will continue to be revised through Monday.

Humboldt Bay Keeper also reports that today’s tides are 1 foot higher than predicted. All low-lying roads will be at risk of major flooding throughout the week.

 

The river forecast this morning, 12/20, shows all rivers in Humboldt County below flood stage following heavy rain…

Posted by Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services on Sunday, December 20, 2015

Today the tide is 1 foot higher than predicted, and the high tides will likely be very high all week, Monday-Thursday,…

Posted by Humboldt Baykeeper on Sunday, December 20, 2015

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The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services reported on its Facebook page today that the Van Duzen River is at risk of flooding. 

The river is forecast to exceed flood stage early Tuesday morning. Flooding may impact the community of Bridgeville and California State Route 36.

Other main-stem rivers around Humboldt County are projected to exceed monitor stage, but are not anticipated to reach flood stage levels.

Emergency Services reccomends residents living near potentially impacted rivers or creeks prepare for evacuation as a precaution. 

The Van Duzen River is currently forecast to exceed flood stage around 1am, Tuesday 12/22, cresting around 5am….

Posted by Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services on Saturday, December 19, 2015

The National Weather Service is predicting possible flooding due Tomorrow through Tuesday:• The main stem rivers are…

Posted by Caltrans District 1 on Saturday, December 19, 2015