Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Sunday, Feb. 18 @ 9 a.m. |
ENDED: | Tuesday, Feb. 20 @ 9 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northe |
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 is possible.
* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.
* WHEN…From Sunday morning through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood