Full Notification

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 PM PDT Wednesday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.1 feet Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 02/16/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUMBOLDT, CA