Full Notification

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County The cold front will soon be exiting Mendocino County and the rain will end. The Navarro River will continue to rise through the afternoon and will crest this evening. The lower Eel River will continue to rise through this evening and will crest early Friday morning. The flood warning continues for The Navarro River At Navarro.

* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 22.2 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

* This river is forecast to crest near 27 feet around 8:00 PM tonight.

* 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. &&

* 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 15, 2016 by 10:00 PM or as warranted by changing conditions.