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 river in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall tonight into early Friday morning will cause a rapid and steep rise on the Navarro River. The river is forecast to crest above flood stage Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* Flood Warning for the Navarro River At Navarro.

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

* At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 17.5 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 near noon Friday. Then forecast to crest near 24.0 ft Friday afternoon. Then forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0 ft tomorrow afternoon.

* 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.

* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on Jan 20 2010. &&

* 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 1000 PM PST January 19 2017 or as warranted by changing conditions.