DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…Until 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 7:15 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM PDT Tuesday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet late 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