Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a FLOOD WARNING in cooperation with the California Department of Water Resources for the following rivers in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Scattered rain showers are expected to continue through tonight. The Navarro River is expected to crest at flood stage around noon. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* FLOOD WARNING For The Navarro River At Navarro.

* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.

* Minor FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

* This river is forecast to fluctuate near 23.0 feet thru early afternoon then forecast to recede to near 20 feet by late this afternoon. Then forecast to recede to near 15 feet around 1:00 AM Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet...Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5 miles from Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed. Motorists should use alternate routes. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: MENDOCINO

Instructions:

SAFETY MESSAGE... Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions... call CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623. STAY TUNED TO DEVELOPMENTS BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR LOCAL TV OR RADIO STATIONS. The next statement will be issued by 3:00 PM Tuesday December 22, 2015 or as warranted by changing conditions.