Alert archive / California / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this river flood warning at Mar 14, 2016, 3:18 AM PDT for Humboldt County, California. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 14, 2016, 3:18 AM PDT (10:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2016, 9:45 AM PDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Humboldt County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Eel River (CA) at Fernbridge (FRNC1). The gauge peaked at 19.99 ft at Mar 14, 2016, 7:00 AM PDT.
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 11479560, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
690
WGUS46 KEKA 141018
FLWEKA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
318 AM PDT MON MAR 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...
Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Light to occasionally moderate rain showers will continue through
today. Rains will diminish tonight.
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 around 10 AM or as warranted by
changing conditions.
&&
CAC023-141500-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0009.160314T1018Z-160314T1500Z/
/FRNC1.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
318 AM PDT MON MAR 14 2016
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a
* Flood Warning for The Eel River At Fernbridge.
* Through this morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:15 AM Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage around 5 AM and crest
near 20.2 feet around 6 AM. The river is then forecast to fall below
flood stage around 8 AM.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet...expect significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, Salt River, Old
River, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is
exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and
strong onshore winds and for longer duration events. Livestock in
low lying areas of the Eel Delta are at risk due to rising river
levels. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate
action to protect livestock.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet
on Jan 14 1980.
&&
LAT...LON 4058 12412 4063 12421 4069 12427 4058 12435
4052 12418
$$2 follow-up statements
037
WGUS86 KEKA 141430
FLSEKA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
730 AM PDT MON MAR 14 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
California..
Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Scattered light to moderate rain showers will continue through today.
Rains will diminish tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about
two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions...
call CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623.
STAY TUNED TO DEVELOPMENTS BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR
LOCAL TV OR RADIO STATIONS.
The next statement will be issued 10 AM Monday or as
warranted by changing conditions.
&&
CAC023-141700-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160314T1700Z/
/FRNC1.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
730 AM PDT MON MAR 14 2016
The flood warning continues for
The Eel River At Fernbridge.
* Flood Warning for The Eel River At Fernbridge.
* Through this morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Monday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to crest
near 20.2 feet around 8 AM. The river is then forecast to fall below
flood stage around 10 AM.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet...expect significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road...Camp Weott Road...Salt River...Old
River...and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is
exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and
strong onshore winds and for longer duration events. Livestock in
low lying areas of the Eel Delta are at risk due to rising river
levels. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate
action to protect livestock.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet
on Jan 14 1980.
&&
LAT...LON 4058 12412 4063 12421 4069 12427 4058 12435
4052 12418
$$604
WGUS86 KEKA 141645
FLSEKA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EUREKA, CA
945 AM PDT MON MAR 14 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Scattered light to occasionally moderate showers will continue to move
through the area through the day. Rains will diminish tonight.
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 Flood Warning will be replaced with a Hydrologic Statement until
river levels recede below monitor stage of 14.0 feet.
&&
CAC023-141715-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160314T1700Z/
/FRNC1.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
945 AM PDT MON MAR 14 2016
The flood warning is cancelled for
The Eel River At Fernbridge.
* AT 9:15 AM Monday THE stage WAS 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* The river has crested and is expected to fall below 14.0 feet by
7:00 AM Tuesday morning.
* Impacts...Any residual standing water will gradually recede.
&&
LAT...LON 4058 12412 4063 12421 4069 12427 4058 12435
4052 12418
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 10:29 PM PDT | River Flood Advisory | EKA | Mendocino | 10 hr |
| Mar 14, 2:26 PM PDT | Frost Advisory | EKA | 19 hr |
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Sources
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.