Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 @ 5 a.m. |
ENDED: | Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 @ 2 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior |
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…Del Norte County and northern Humboldt including Humboldt Bay.
* WHEN…From late tonight through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Increased risk of rock and mudslides on roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Soils have been saturated by recent rainfall. 2 to 5 inches of additional rainfall are forecast across the area over the next 36 hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood