Full Notification

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Steady rain will cause a rapid and significant rise on the Navarro River resulting in flooding Friday through Saturday. Additional rainfall accumulation amounts are forecast to range from 2 to 4 inches across the Navarro River Basin for tonight through Friday. THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE Navarro River At Navarro.

* from Friday morning to Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.

* AT 1:15 PM Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet.

* Major flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

* This river is expected to rise above flood stage of 23 feet late Friday morning. Then forecast to crest near 36.5 feet Friday evening. Then forecast to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. Then forecast to recede to near 15 feet Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet...Significant flooding and damage of houses and property along the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 will occur. Expect complete closure of Highway 128. &&

* 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 10:00 PM Thursday...March 10 2016 or as warranted by changing conditions.