Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Eureka California has extended the

* Flood Warning for... Northern Mendocino County in northwestern California... Southwestern Trinity County in northwestern California... Southern Humboldt County in northwestern California...

* Until 800 AM PST Wednesday.

* At 1227 AM PST Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause flooding.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shelter Cove, Richardson Grove State Park, Covelo, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Garberville, Laytonville, Honeydew, Hayfork, Rio Dell, Leggett, Dinsmore, Forest Glen, Whitehorn, Carlotta, Bridgeville, Alderpoint, Peanut, Scotia, Pepperwood and Petrolia. Small streams and creeks will rise sharply in the Mattole River Basin, Bear Creek Basin, and numerous other small basins near the coast. Widespreading ponding water will affect low lying areas during periods of heavy rainfall and over topping creeks will cause localized flooding. Culverts blocked by debris will lead to localized flooding in many locations. Small streams and tributaries will rise sharply. Localized flooding will occur as creeks exceed their channel and culvert capacities. Culverts blocked by debris will lead to significant local flooding in many areas. Rock and mudslides are likely to occur above roads in steep areas during periods of heavy rainfall.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MENDOCINO, CA ... HUMBOLDT, CA ... TRINITY, CA

Instructions:

Turn around don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.