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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