The new river forecasts are in for Humboldt County. NEW: The Mad River is now expected to exceed flood stage overnight. Also, the Eel River at Fernbridge remains forecast to exceed flood stage on Saturday.

The Van Duzen near Bridgeville still is expected to reach Monitor Stage. pic.twitter.com/p8mm5RXUQk

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 31, 2022

Caltrans is keeping a close eye on Fernbridge as waters rise. The river’s under a flood watch for tomorrow, so likely nothing until then.

FERNBRIDGE UPDATE: According to @NWSEureka, the Eel River may reach a point that closing the bridge along Route 211 could be necessary. If Fernbridge is closed, it’ll be a full closure, applying to all users. We will keep you updated here with any developments. @HumCoOES pic.twitter.com/DyAUaU2Qdl

— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) December 30, 2022

Meanwhile, check out this video of the Mighty Mad flowing near the hatchery at Blue Lake. Tyee City and environs in the Arcata Bottoms are going to have to watch out for high water, too.

The Mad River is running high in this video we received from near the Mad River Fish Hatchery. #cawx #Humboldt pic.twitter.com/buhPohwY7P

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 30, 2022

A quick summary of the rivers forecast to exceed or approach monitor and flood stages in Humboldt County:

Eel River at Fernbridge: Flood Stage.

Mad River near Arcata and Van Duzen River at Bridgeville: Monitor Stage.

Eel River at Scotia: Approaching Monitor Stage. pic.twitter.com/PC3BfzBLx3

— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) December 30, 2022