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.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM PST.

DESCRIPTION

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

Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.

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

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…Until this 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 2:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM PST Tuesday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 11.0 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 02/16/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood