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* WHAT…Flooding is possible. Peak stage is forecast near 23 feet.

* WHERE…Mad River near Arcata. Flood stage is most likely to be reached by 8 PM local time on Saturday.

* WHEN…From Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 23.0 feet, Significant flooding of portions of Mad River Beach Road and adjacent farmlands is likely. May cause water to flow across roads to Tyee City. High tides and strong, onshore winds will aggravate flood impacts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 2:00 PM PST Friday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast…Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood