Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Klamath River near Klamath affecting Del Norte and Humboldt Counties Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County. Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County. Moderate to heavy rain will occur across the area tonight into Thursday. Storm total rainfall from 3 to 6 inches will result in rapid and steep rises for these rivers resulting in flooding. The Flood Warning continues for The Navarro River At Navarro.

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

* At 7:15 PM Wednesday 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 tomorrow afternoon, then forecast to crest near 29.5 FT late tomorrow evening, then forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0 FT Friday morning, then forecast to recede to near 11.0 FT late Saturday 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. &&

* 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 4 AM PST Thursday February 9th or as warranted by changing conditions.