CA WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Eureka CA
659 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM PST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
county, Mendocino.
* WHEN...Until 815 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
River or stream flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent. The Garcia river may
reach 10 feet and cause brief flooding on highway 1.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 655 AM PST, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain. The
Garcia river may flood highway 1. This is causing urban and
small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have
already caused minor flooding in Garcia river and may flood
highway 1. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Garcia river may flood highway 1. This is the most likely
place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ukiah, Willits, Point Arena, Laytonville, Ukiah Municipal
Airport, Covelo, Philo, Boonville, Hopland, Leggett, Gualala,
Comptche, Navarro, Redwood Valley, Calpella,...