DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…From early this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 2:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0 feet on 02/10/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood