Flood Potential Outlook
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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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