Alert archive / California / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2019, 2:56 AM PST for Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Feb 27, 2019, 10:48 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2019, 2:56 AM PST (10:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 27, 2019, 10:48 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2019, 8:00 PM PST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Eureka, CA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Humboldt County, CA
The radar
The Eureka (Bunker Hill) radar (KBHX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Eel River (CA) near Scotia (SCOC1). The gauge peaked at 50.83 ft at Feb 27, 2019, 2:00 PM PST.
- Action stage
- 45 ft
- Minor stage
- 51 ft
- Moderate stage
- 60 ft
- Major stage
- 65 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 11477000, 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.
393
WGUS46 KEKA 271056
FLWEKA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eureka, CA
256 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...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 Near Scotia affecting Humboldt County
Light to occasionally moderate rains will continue across the
region through the afternoon.
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 by 10 AM PST Wednesday or as
warranted by changing conditions.
&&
CAC023-271855-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0007.190227T2200Z-190228T0400Z/
/SCOC1.1.ER.190227T2200Z.190227T2200Z.190227T2200Z.NO/
256 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a
* Flood Warning for the Eel River Near Scotia.
* from this afternoon to this evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 2:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 40.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 51.0 feet.
* FORECAST...The river is expected to rise to flood stage this
afternoon.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise above monitor stage of
45.0 feet this morning, then expected to rise above flood stage of
51.0 feet this afternoon, then forecast to fall below flood stage
of 51.0 feet this afternoon, then forecast to fall below monitor
stage of 45.0 feet late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 52.0 feet, minor flooding in the Shively area is
possible. Major flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell.
Occupants of park need to move their vehicles.
* FLOOD HISTORY...This crest compares to a previous crest of 51.1 feet
on Feb 17 1986.
&&
LAT...LON 4035 12401 4052 12418 4058 12412 4052 12407
4045 12394 4038 12388
$$3 follow-up statements
971
WGUS86 KEKA 271135
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka, CA
335 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Eel River Near Scotia affecting Humboldt County
Light to occasionally moderate rains will continue across the
region through the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about
two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions,
call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio or your
local TV or radio stations.
The next statement will be issued by 10 AM PST Wednesday or as
warranted by changing conditions.
&&
CAC045-272334-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190228T0625Z/
/NVRC1.3.ER.190226T0816Z.190227T1400Z.190228T0025Z.NO/
335 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Navarro River at Navarro.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Major Flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise to near 36.0 feet this
morning, then forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0 feet this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Significant flooding over the south bank
approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 will occur. Property damage
to inlcude the six homes along the river is possible. Expect
closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376
$$
CAC023-272334-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190228T2145Z/
/FRNC1.3.ER.190227T0630Z.190228T0000Z.190228T1545Z.NO/
335 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Eel River at Fernbridge.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to crest near 25.0 feet this
afternoon, then forecast to fluctuate near 25.0 feet thru this evening,
then forecast to fall below flood stage of 20.0 feet Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, expect severe flooding of the Eel River
Delta including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion
of Cannibal Island Road. Numerous road closures in low-lying areas,
including Highway 211 to Ferndale.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
CAC023-272334-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0007.190227T2200Z-190228T0400Z/
/SCOC1.1.ER.190227T2200Z.190227T2200Z.190227T2200Z.NO/
335 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Eel River Near Scotia.
* from this afternoon to this evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 3:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 41.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 51.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise above monitor stage of
45.0 feet this morning, then expected to rise above flood stage of
51.0 feet this afternoon, then forecast to crest near 51.0 FT this
afternoon, then forecast to fall below flood stage of 51.0 feet this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 52.0 feet, minor flooding in the Shively area is
possible. Major flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell.
Occupants of park need to move their vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4035 12401 4052 12418 4058 12412 4052 12407
4045 12394 4038 12388
$$
CAC045-272334-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190228T0613Z/
/HOPC1.1.ER.190227T0705Z.190227T1500Z.190227T1813Z.NO/
335 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Russian River near Hopland.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise to near 23.0 feet this
morning, then forecast to fall below flood stage of 21.0 feet late
this morning, then forecast to fall below monitor stage of 18.0 feet
this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, flooding of farmland. Highway 175 near the
Russian River closed due to flooding. Flooding of buildings and
homes in low lying areas in Hopland and begins in the Ukiah and
Talmage area.
&&
LAT...LON 3896 12314 3904 12320 3913 12324 3917 12315
3909 12313 3894 12304
$$857
WGUS86 KEKA 271728
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka, CA
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County
Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Eel River Near Scotia affecting Humboldt County
Light rain is expected today across Northwest California with
additional accumulation around an inch possible in the
mountains. Conditions will dry out significantly on Thursday
and Friday which will allow rivers to recede.
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 4 pm this afternoon or as
warranted by changing conditions.
&&
CAC045-280527-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190228T0634Z/
/NVRC1.3.ER.190226T0816Z.190227T1515Z.190228T0034Z.NO/
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for The Navarro River at Navarro.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 37.0 feet.
* Major Flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0
FT this afternoon then forecast to recede to near 8.0 FT late
Saturday morning..
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Significant flooding over the south bank
approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1 will occur. Property damage
to inlcude the six homes along the river is possible. Expect
closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376
$$
CAC023-280527-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190301T0036Z/
/FRNC1.3.ER.190227T0630Z.190228T0000Z.190228T1836Z.NO/
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for The Eel River at Fernbridge.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to rise to near 25.5 FT this
afternoon then forecast to fluctuate near 25.5 FT thru this evening.
The river is then forecast to fall below flood stage of 20.0 FT late
Thursday morning then fall below monitor stage of 14.0 FT late
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, extensive flooding of the Eel Delta is
expected. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads
in the delta is likely. All persons in the area should be prepared
to take action to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
CAC023-280527-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0007.190227T1848Z-190228T0930Z/
/SCOC1.1.ER.190227T1848Z.190227T2300Z.190228T0330Z.NO/
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for The Eel River Near Scotia.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 47.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 51.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is expected to rise above flood stage of
51.0 FT late this morning then forecast to crest near 53.0 FT this
afternoon. The river is then forecast to fall below flood stage of
51.0 FT this evening then forecast to fall below monitor stage of
45.0 FT early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 52.0 feet, Minor flooding in the Shively area is
possible. Major flooding of the River's Edge RV Park in Rio Dell.
Occupants of park need to move their vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4035 12401 4052 12418 4058 12412 4052 12407
4045 12394 4038 12388
$$
CAC045-280527-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190228T0825Z/
/HOPC1.1.ER.190227T0705Z.190227T1600Z.190227T2025Z.NO/
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for The Russian River near Hopland.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 22.8 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 21.0
FT near noon today then forecast to fall below monitor stage of
18.0 FT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flooding of farmland. Highway 175 near the
Russian River closed due to flooding. Flooding of buildings and
homes in low lying areas in Hopland and possibly in the Ukiah and
Talmage area.
&&
LAT...LON 3896 12314 3904 12320 3913 12324 3917 12315
3909 12313 3894 12304
$$
CAC023-280353-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190228T0353Z/
/ARCC1.1.ER.190227T1322Z.190227T1700Z.190227T2153Z.NO/
928 AM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for The Mad River near Arcata .
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fluctuate near 23.5 FT thru
noon today then forecast to fall below flood stage of 22.0 FT
this afternoon. The river will then continue to fall below
monitor stage of 15.0 FT Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Expect extensive flooding along Mad River
Beach Road and adjacent farmlands. Some homes along the river could
be threatened. Flooding of roads to Tyee City. High tides and
strong onshore winds enhance impacts.
&&
LAT...LON 4086 12407 4088 12415 4095 12413 4096 12405
$$543
WGUS86 KEKA 272245
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka, CA
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County
Eel River Near Scotia affecting Humboldt County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County
Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County
Light rain is expected through this evening across Northwest
California with very little additional accumulation. Dry
conditions are expected on Thursday with light rain showers
returning Thursday night into the weekend.
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 by 10 pm this evening or as
warranted by changing conditions.
&&
CAC023-281044-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190228T1948Z/
/FRNC1.3.ER.190227T0630Z.190227T2300Z.190228T1348Z.NO/
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
The Flood Warning continues for The Eel River at Fernbridge.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:15 PM Wednesday, the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Major Flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 20.0
FT Thursday morning then forecast to fall below monitor stage of
14.0 FT Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, extensive flooding of the Eel Delta is
expected. Closure of Highway 211 to Ferndale and many other roads
in the delta is likely. All persons in the area should be prepared
to take action to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
CAC023-272315-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190228T0930Z/
/SCOC1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Eel River Near Scotia.
* At 2:15 PM Wednesday, the stage was 51.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 51.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below monitor stage of
45.0 FT late this evening then forecast to recede to near 19.0 FT
near noon Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Moderate flooding of the River's Edge RV
Park in Rio Dell. Occupants of park will need to move their
vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4035 12401 4052 12418 4058 12412 4052 12407
4045 12394 4038 12388
$$
CAC045-280918-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190228T0918Z/
/NVRC1.3.ER.190226T0816Z.190227T1515Z.190228T0318Z.NO/
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for The Navarro River at Navarro.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:15 PM Wednesday, the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0
FT this evening then forecast to recede to near 8.0 FT near noon
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water will flow over the south bank of the
river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begins to flood
property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of
Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 12354 3914 12366 3917 12375 3925 12376
$$
CAC023-280725-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190228T0725Z/
/ARCC1.1.ER.190227T1322Z.190227T2200Z.190228T0125Z.NO/
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for The Mad River near Arcata .
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 PM Wednesday, the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 22.0
FT this evening then forecast to fall below monitor stage of 15.0
FT then on Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Expect extensive flooding along Mad River
Beach Road and adjacent farmlands. Some homes along the river could
be threatened. Flooding of roads to Tyee City. High tides and
strong onshore winds enhance impacts.
&&
LAT...LON 4086 12407 4088 12415 4095 12413 4096 12405
$$
CAC045-272315-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190228T0825Z/
/HOPC1.1.ER.190227T0705Z.190227T1600Z.190227T2115Z.NO/
245 PM PST Wed Feb 27 2019
The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Russian River near Hopland.
* At 2:00 PM Wednesday, the stage was 20.4 feet.
* fell below flood stage at 1:15 PM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* FORECAST...This river is Forecast to fall below monitor stage of
18.0 FT this afternoon then forecast to recede to near 5.0 FT..
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding of cropland along the left
bank near Hopland. Highway 175 near the Russian River possibly
closed due to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3896 12314 3904 12320 3913 12324 3917 12315
3909 12313 3894 12304
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 11:00 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | EKA | 3 hr | |
| Feb 27, 2:13 AM PST | Beach Hazards Statement | EKA | Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino | 55 hr |
| Feb 27, 4:38 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | EKA | Humboldt | 24 hr |
| Feb 27, 7:16 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | EKA | Mendocino | 21 hr |
| Feb 27, 7:30 AM PST | River Flood Warning | EKA | Humboldt | 16 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.