INSTRUCTIONS

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…West Central Humboldt County in northwestern California…

* Until 745 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 133 PM PST, Local officials reported small stream flooding in the advisory area on Highway 36 near Carlotta and in the Ferndale area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches with up to 0.6 inch per hour rainfall rates are expected over the area. This additional heavy rainfall will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include…Jacoby Creek, Hookton Slough, Elk River, and Little River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood