Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 @ 5:15 a.m.
ENDED:Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 @ 5 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Southw

INSTRUCTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN…Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. In addition area rivers including the Russian, Navarro, Garcia, Mad, and Eel Rivers are expected to rise several feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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