INSTRUCTIONS

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…Northeastern Humboldt County in northwestern California…

* WHEN…Until 530 PM PST.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 342 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include… Hoopa, Willow Creek, Orleans and Weitchpec. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood