Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Friday, Jan. 12 @ 10 p.m.
ENDED:Sunday, Jan. 14 @ 1 a.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Mendoci

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…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Southwest Trinity, Mendocino County, and Northwest Lake.

* WHEN…From 10 PM PST this evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS…Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Periods of moderate to heavy rain will spread across the late tonight through early Saturday. Peak rainfall rates are expected around sunrise Saturday. Rain will be most concentrated at high elevations along the coast. Widespread 12 hour rain totals of 3 to 6 inches are most likely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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