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 Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County A frontal system will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain tonight through Thursday afternoon. This will cause a rapid and steep rise on the lower Eel River, Van Duzen River, and Navarro River. Forecast rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches in the lower Eel River Basin, 4 to 5 inches in the Van Duzen River Basin, and 3 to 4 inches in the Navarro River Basin. This will result in rivers` exceeding their banks. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* Flood Warning for The Navarro River At Navarro.

* From Thursday evening to Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.4 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

* This river is forecast to rise above flood stage Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet...Water will flow over the south bank of the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begin to flood property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.

* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.5 feet on Feb 7 2015. &&

* 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 December 14, 2016 by 10:00 PM or as warranted by changing conditions.