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 Additional rainfall of one half inch will result in a rapid and steep rise for this river, resulting in minor flooding. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a

* Flood Warning for the Russian River near Hopland.

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

* At 3:00 PM Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise above flood stage of 21.0 FT this afternoon, then forecast to crest near 22.5 FT this evening, then forecast to fall below flood stage of 21.0 FT late this evening, then forecast to fall below monitor stage of 18.0 FT early tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet...Flooding of farmland is likely. Highway 175 near the Russian River is closed due to flooding. Flooding of buildings and homes in low lying areas is expected in Hopland, as well as the Ukiah and Talmage area.

* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 feet on Jan 9 1995. &&

* 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 10 PM PST Thursday February 9th or as warranted by changing conditions.