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 is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following counties, Del Norte, Humboldt and Trinity.

* WHEN…Until 945 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Small streams and creeks will rise sharply this afternoon and evening. Localized flooding will occur as creeks exceed their channel and culvert capacities. Culverts blocked by debris may also lead to enhanced local flooding. Rock and mudslides may occur above roads in steep areas during heaviest rainfall intensities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 919 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. 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… Crescent City, Hoopa, Willow Creek, Orick, Orleans, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Klamath, Honeydew, Jedediah Smith State Park, Garberville, Jack McNamera Field, Shelter Cove, Rio Dell, Trinidad, Maple Creek, McKinleyville, Westhaven- Moonstone, Weitchpec, Carlotta and Bridgeville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood