INSTRUCTIONS

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

DESCRIPTION

The steady rain has come to an end, but rain showers will continue this morning. Water is expected to gradually recede through the day.

* WHAT…Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following county, western Humboldt.

* WHEN…Until 1145 AM PST.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 934 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain fell earlier this morning. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include… Eureka, Arcata, Honeydew, Orick, Shelter Cove, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Trinidad, Carlotta, Scotia, McKinleyville, Westhaven- Moonstone, Petrolia, Ferndale, Blue Lake, Pine Hills, Humboldt Hill, Cutten, Fernbridge and Bayview. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood