Flood Potential Outlook Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
302 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024
...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEKEND
INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...
* WHAT...A series of storms are forecast to impact the region this
weekend into early next week. Period moderate to locally
rainfall will bring the potential for rapid rises on rivers,
streams and creeks across the region. The first storm system
will bring 1 to 2 inches of rain from tonight through Saturday
night. Up to 3 inches are forecast for southwest Humboldt
County. The second storm system will be bring additional
rainfall with highest amounts focused more over southwest
Humboldt, Mendocnino and Lake counties. Total rainfall amounts
for this system is forecast to range from 1 to 4 inches of rain
from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Up to 5 inches
are forecast for southwester Humboldt.
* WHERE...The first storm, for the entire forecast area. The second
storm, focused on southwester Humboldt, Mendocino and Lake
counties.
* WHEN...Tonight through Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy rainfall will lead to rapid rises
on river, streams, and creeks. Ponding of water is likely for
low- lying or poorly drained areas. The Russian River is around
50 percent chance of exceeding flood stage this weekend through
Monday.
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