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.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1230 PM PST.

DESCRIPTION

…The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in California…

Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone.

For the Eel River…including Fernbridge…Minor flooding is possible.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…From this evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS… 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 3:15 AM PST Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 21.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood