INSTRUCTIONS

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM PST.

DESCRIPTION

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

Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County.

.River gauge observations are quickly rising into monitor stage this afternoon. Forecasted crest (18.4 feet) may be exceeded later this evening. Stay tuned for updates in the forecast.

For the Mad River…including Arcata…elevated river levels are forecast.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Mad River near Arcata.

* WHEN…Until late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding of Mad River Beach Road near Tyee City.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 12:45 PM PST Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4 feet late this evening. - Action stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood