Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Friday, Jan. 2 @ 9:37 p.m. |
| ENDED: | Sunday, Jan. 4 @ 10 p.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Future |
| AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwester |
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…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Lake County, and Southern Trinity
* WHEN…Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall from tonight through late Sunday. Locally up to 7 inches is expected over the southwest windward-facing terrain. - This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river, north of Point Arena. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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