Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Sunday, Feb. 18 @ 1 p.m. |
| ENDED: | Tuesday, Feb. 20 @ 9 a.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Future |
| AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwester |
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, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Southern Trinity.
* WHEN…From 1 PM PST this afternoon 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Moderate to heavy rain is expected to fall on already saturated soils. 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is most likely expected Today through Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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