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Rio Dell Alerts
Tuesday March 14th, 2023 :: 08:05 a.m. PDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 12:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded, including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM PDT Tuesday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0 feet on 02/10/2017. - 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

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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

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