Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
ENDED:Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…From Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 1:15 AM PDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast…Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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