INSTRUCTIONS

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following county, Humboldt.

* WHEN…Until 945 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding will occur in low lying areas around Humboldt Bay this afternoon and evening with more widespread ponding water during periods of heaviest rainfall. Urban areas are susceptible to street flooding as storm drain capacities are exceeded. Small streams and creeks will rise and may exceed their channel and culvert capacities causing localized flooding. Areas of particular concern are Jolly Giant, Jacoby, Freshwater, and Salmon Creeks as well as Elk River and the numerous sloughs around the bay. High tides coincident with rising stream flow will enhance flooding in low lying coastal areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 922 AM PST, Trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the advisory area. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include… Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Carlotta, McKinleyville, Westhaven-Moonstone, Ferndale, Blue Lake, Pine Hills, Cutten, Humboldt Hill, Bayview, Myrtletown, Freshwater, Fairhaven, Fernbridge, Loleta, Samoa and Rohnerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood