Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Wednesday, Jan. 31 @ 2 a.m. |
ENDED: | Thursday, Feb. 1 @ 7 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast |
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
A strong atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain Tuesday evening through early Thursday morning bringing six to ten inches of rainfall across the area.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following area, Northern Humboldt Coast.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. This may include Jacoby Creek at Old Arcata Road, the Hookton off ramp by Loleta and the Elk River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Two to four inches of rain is expected late tonight through Wednesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood