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... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County A frontal system will bring moderate and heavy rain to the area today. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from 3 to 6 inches. This will lead to flooding due to significant and rapid rises on the area rivers. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* FLOOD WARNING For The Russian River near Hopland

* from this evening to Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet.

* Minor FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* Flood stage is 21 feet.

* Forecast to crest near 22.8 feet tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 23 feet...flooding of farmland, buildings and low lying homes in the Ukiah/Talmage area. &&

* 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 Sunday January 17, 2016 or as warranted by changing conditions.