INSTRUCTIONS

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage.

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.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 815 AM PST.

DESCRIPTION

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in California…

Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.

For the Eel River…including Fernbridge…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN…Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals. At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - At 7:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 23.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5 feet on 01/21/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood