Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Saturday, Jan. 20 @ 4 a.m.
ENDED:Saturday, Jan. 20 @ 10 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino 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…Southern Humboldt, Southern Trinity, Mendocino County, and Lake County.

* WHEN…From 4 AM PST Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - A storm system will start to bring rain along the coast during the day Friday, helping to saturate soils. More consistent, moderate to heavy rain will fall during the day Saturday with total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches most likely. Additional rainfall will is the expected by Monday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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