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... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County Rainfall amounts of around 2 inches with locally higher amounts occurred last night which has caused rapid and steep rises on the Russian River. The river is forecast to crest near flood stage around noon. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* Flood Warning for the Russian River near Hopland.

* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 9:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise above monitor stage of 18.0 FT late this morning. Then expected to rise above flood stage of 21.0 FT near noon today. Then forecast to crest near 21.0 FT near noon. Then forecast to fall below flood stage of 21.0 FT early this afternoon. Then forecast to fall below monitor stage of 18.0 FT later this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet...Minor flooding of cropland begins along the right bank near Hopland. Highway 175 near the Russian River likely closed due to flooding.

* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1 feet on Jan 5 1965. &&

* 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 4 PM Tuesday February 7 2017 or as warranted by changing conditions.