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

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