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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 evening at 915 PM PST.

DESCRIPTION

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

Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.

Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California…

Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County.

…The Flood Warning for the Van Duzen River at Bridgeville has been cancelled…

…The Flood Warning for the Mad River at Arcata has been cancelled…

For the Russian River…including Hopland…Minor flooding is forecast. For the Navarro River…including Navarro…Minor flooding is forecast. For the Eel River…including Fernbridge…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals. At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock. At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM PST Friday was 23.2 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7 feet on 12/19/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood