Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Yesterday @ 10:27 a.m. |
| ENDED: | Yesterday @ 10 p.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Future |
| AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior |
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.
DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…Humboldt County.
* WHEN…Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - An atmospheric river will move into northwest California through this evening. Periods of moderate to heavy rain with rates of a quarter to a half inch an hour are possible. Total rain amounts of 2-5 inches are forecast. Rises in creeks and streams are likely and could result in minor flooding impacts. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. - This may include flooding on old Arcata road, Crannel Road and Elk River road among other areas that typically flood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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