Flood Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Monday, Jan. 5 @ 5:02 p.m.
ENDED:Monday, Jan. 5 @ 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…Until 10 PM PST this 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… - Rainfall will continue to diminish in Mendocino and Lake counties and it has already ended farther north. - This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river, north of Point Arena. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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