Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Saturday, Jan. 13 @ 8:46 a.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; Souther

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, Mendocino County, Southwest Trinity, and Northwest Lake.

* WHEN…Through late tonight.

* 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… - Consistent moderate rain is continuing to spread across the area today. About 1 inch has already fallen along the coast. The heaviest rain rates are expected between 1000 this morning and 1400 this afternoon. An additional 2 to 4 inches rain are expected all along the coast in that period. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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