INSTRUCTIONS

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 245 PM PST.

DESCRIPTION

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

Mad River near Arcata affecting Northern Humboldt Coast zone.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Mad River near Arcata.

* WHEN…From this afternoon to this evening.

* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins on the Mad River Beach Road near Tyee City. At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding of Mad River Beach Road near Tyee City. At 21.0 feet, Flooding of Mad River Beach Road. Water may be flowing over roads to Tyee City. Flooding will be enhanced if the time of the crest is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds. At 22.0 feet, Significant flooding of portions of Mad River Beach Road. Water may flow across roads to Tyee City. Flood impacts will be aggravated by high tides and strong, onshore winds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 5:45 AM PST Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet and is rapidly rising. - Forecast…Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood