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 Navarro River At Navarro.

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

* At 8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet.

* Minor FLOODING IS FORECAST.

* Flood stage is 23 feet.

* Forecast to crest near 29.1 feet late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 30 feet...Water will flow over the banks of the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 128, and will begin to flood property in this area including several homes. Expect complete closure of Highway 128.

* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.1 feet on Dec 11 2014. &&

* 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.