River Flood Warning 12, NWS Eureka, CA

Issued

Dec 14, 2016, 3:15 PM PST (23:15 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 15, 2016, 7:00 AM PST

Expired

Dec 15, 2016, 3:30 PM PST

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Eureka, CA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

Minor

County Humboldt County, CA

The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Written for the forecast point Van Duzen River near Bridgeville (BRGC1). The gauge peaked at 12.72 ft at Dec 15, 2016, 8:00 AM PST.

Action stage

13 ft

Minor stage

17 ft

Moderate stage

20 ft

Major stage

23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 11478500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

895 
WGUS46 KEKA 142315
FLWEKA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
315 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued
a Flood Warning in cooperation with the California Department
of Water Resources for the following rivers in California...

  Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County
  Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
  Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County

A frontal system will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain tonight 
through Thursday afternoon. This will cause a rapid and steep rise on the
lower Eel River, Van Duzen River, and Navarro River. Forecast rainfall
amounts of 3 to 4 inches in the lower Eel River Basin, 4 to 5 inches in
the  Van Duzen River Basin, and 3 to 4 inches in the Navarro River Basin.
This will result in rivers' exceeding their banks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about 
two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions...
call CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623.

STAY TUNED TO DEVELOPMENTS BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR
LOCAL TV OR RADIO STATIONS.

The next statement will be issued December 14, 2016 by 10:00 PM or as 
warranted by changing conditions.

&&

CAC045-150715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0010.161216T0220Z-161216T1856Z/
/NVRC1.1.ER.161216T0220Z.161216T0800Z.161216T1256Z.NO/
315 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

 The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a 
* Flood Warning for 
  The Navarro River At Navarro.
* From Thursday evening to Friday morning...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* This river is forecast to rise above flood stage Thursday
  evening.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet...Water will flow over the south bank of the 
  river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begin to flood 
  property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of 
  Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.5 feet
  on Feb 7 2015.

 &&

LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376


$$

CAC023-150715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0011.161216T0000Z-161217T0020Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.161216T0000Z.161216T0800Z.161216T1820Z.NO/
315 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

 The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a 
* Flood Warning for 
  The Eel River At Fernbridge.
* from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* This river is forecast to rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet...The western half of the Eel Delta may be 
  completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an 
  extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta 
  and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3 feet
  on Jan 16 1956.

 &&

LAT...LON 4058 12412 4063 12421 4069 12427 4058 12435
      4052 12418                  

$$

CAC023-150715-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0012.161215T1500Z-161215T2330Z/
/BRGC1.1.ER.161215T1500Z.161215T1600Z.161215T1730Z.NO/
315 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

 The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a 
* Flood Warning for 
  The Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville.
* from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* This river is forecast to rise above flood stage early Thursday
  morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet...Flooding will begin in lower portions of 
  Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet
  on Mar 26 1971.

 &&

LAT...LON 4051 12381 4059 12405 4058 12412 4052 12418
      4052 12387 4044 12381       

$$

695 
WGUS86 KEKA 150527
FLSEKA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
927 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
California...
 
  Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County 
  Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County 
  Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County 

A frontal system will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain tonight 
through Thursday afternoon. This will cause a rapid and steep rise on the
lower Eel River, Van Duzen River, and Navarro River. Forecast rainfall
amounts of 3 to 4 inches in the lower Eel River Basin, 4 to 5 inches in
the Van Duzen River Basin, and 3 to 4 inches in the Navarro River Basin
will result in rivers exceeding their banks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about 
two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions...
call CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623.

STAY TUNED TO DEVELOPMENTS BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR
LOCAL TV OR RADIO STATIONS.

The next statement will be issued by 1000 AM Thursday or as 
warranted by changing conditions.

&&

CAC045-151927-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0010.161215T2348Z-161216T1950Z/
/NVRC1.1.ER.161215T2348Z.161216T0500Z.161216T1350Z.NO/
927 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

The flood warning continues for the Navarro River at Navarro.

* from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning, or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet. 
* The river is forecast to crest near 29.1 feet late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, water will flow over the south bank of the 
  river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 and begin to flood 
  property in this area including several homes. Expect closure of 
  Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.

&&

LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376

$$

CAC023-151927-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0011.161216T0015Z-161216T2240Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.161216T0015Z.161216T0600Z.161216T1640Z.NO/
927 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

The flood warning continues for the Eel River at Fernbridge.

* from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon, or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. 
* The river is forecast to crest near 21.2 feet Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, the western half of the Eel Delta may be 
  completely flooded, especially if at or above this level for an 
  extended period of time. This includes areas northwest of Loleta 
  and the western portion of Cannibal Island Road.

&&

LAT...LON 4058 12412 4063 12421 4069 12427 4058 12435
      4052 12418                  

$$

CAC023-151927-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0012.161215T1530Z-161215T2340Z/
/BRGC1.1.ER.161215T1530Z.161215T1600Z.161215T1740Z.NO/
927 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

The Flood warning continues for the Van Duzen River near Bridgeville.

* from Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon, or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 5.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet. 
* The river is forecast to crest near 17.2 feet Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, flooding will begin in lower portions of 
  Grizzly Creek State Park and along River Bar Road.

&&

LAT...LON 4051 12381 4059 12405 4058 12412 4052 12418
      4052 12387 4044 12381       

$$

844 
WGUS86 KEKA 151851
FLSEKA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
1051 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
California...
 
  Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County

This is the last last statement on this rain event unless conditions
change.

&&

CAC023-151921-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-161215T2340Z/
/BRGC1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  The Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville.
* AT 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet. 

 &&

LAT...LON 4051 12381 4059 12405 4058 12412 4052 12418
      4052 12387 4044 12381       

$$

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.