INSTRUCTIONS

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM PST.

DESCRIPTION

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California…

Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.

Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.

Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County.

Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.

Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County.

For the Russian River…including Hopland…Minor flooding is forecast. For the Navarro River…including Navarro…Minor flooding is forecast. For the Mad River…including Arcata…Minor flooding is forecast. For the Eel River…including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward, Miranda…Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS…At 25.0 feet, Severe flooding of the Eel River Delta including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Numerous road closures in low-lying areas, including Highway 211 to Ferndale. A Special Action Advisory is issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas near the river. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 1:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PST Friday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 01/01/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood