Full Notification

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino COUNTY Showers will taper off this afternoon. Water will slowly drain and the river will continue to rise through mid morning. ...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Navarro River At Navarro.

* UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 1:15 AM Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood Stage is 23.0 feet.

* FORECAST...This river is expected to rise above flood stage of 23.0 ft early this morning then forecast to crest near 24.5 ft this morning then forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0 ft late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet...Flooding of Highway 128 approximately 5 miles from Highway 1 is certain and the road will be closed. 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 9am pst or as warranted by changing conditions.