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: | Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt 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…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt Interior.
* WHEN…From 2 AM PST Wednesday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Three to six inches of rain is expected late tonight through Wednesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood