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 counties, Del Norte, Humboldt and Trinity.

* WHEN…Until 1245 AM PST.

* IMPACTS…Small streams and creeks rose 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 928 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain earlier today. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, closer to 4 inches in higher elevations and SW facing slopes. - 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