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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM 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, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward, Miranda…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…From this evening to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals. At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 2:00 PM PST Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 24.3 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 01/05/1966. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood