Flood Warning until 08:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The western half of the Eel Delta may be completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta and Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect their animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.3 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 02/02/1952. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: HUMBOLDT, CA
Address/Location
Rio Dell Alerts
675 Wildwood Ave
Rio Dell, CA 95562
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-764-5642
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RIODELL followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning