Flood Potential Outlook Issued by NWS Eureka, CA
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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Eureka CA
111 PM PST Sat Jan 27 2024
...MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL WILL LEAD TO POTENTIAL FLOODING OF
SMALL STREAMS AND MAINSTEM RIVERS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...
* WHAT...A potent frontal system will approaches the area from the
northwest on Tuesday. This will set up an Atmospheric River
event and bring moderate to heavy rainfall late Tuesday night
through Thursday, with lingering showers through Friday.
Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches. Locally up to 7
inches are possible over the south-facing terrain. The heaviest
rainfall will lead to rapid rises of small streams, creeks and
rivers. Localized ponding of water for low-lying or poorly
drained areas. Mainstem rivers will rise quickly on Wednesday,
with potentially reaching or exceeding flood stage on Thursday.
There is a 25% probability of peak exceeding flood stage for Eel
River at Fernbridge, Navarro River at Navarro and Russian River
at Hopland.
* WHERE...The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur over
Humboldt, southern Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake Counties where
flooding is most likely.
* WHEN...Wednesday through late Wednesday night will see the
heaviest rain with flood impacts likely lingering through
Thursday.
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