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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…Northwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California…

* WHEN…Until 700 PM PST.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 512 PM PST, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. Small streams and rivers are currently cresting and will most likely begin to fall within the next couple of hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Bayside, Jacoby Creek, and Indianola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood