Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTS:Wednesday @ 4 a.m.
ENDS:Friday @ 4 a.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; 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, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior and Southwestern Humboldt.

* WHEN…From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

* 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… - 2 to 6 inches of rain is expected to fall Tuesday night and Wednesday, with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible Thursday. Over 12 inches of rain possible in the King Range during this period. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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