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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA
NWS Eureka, CA issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2025, 9:36 AM PST for Humboldt County, California. It took effect at Feb 3, 2025, 4:13 PM PST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2025, 9:36 AM PST (17:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 3, 2025, 4:13 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2025, 3:53 PM PST
- In force
- 24 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), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Eel River (CA) at Fernbridge (FRNC1). The gauge peaked at 20.91 ft at Feb 3, 2025, 3:00 PM PST.
- 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.
987
WGUS46 KEKA 031736
FLWEKA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eureka CA
936 AM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
.Deterministic models are showing the Eel River at Fernbridge
reaching Minor Flood Stage late tonight and remaining elevated
through Tuesday afternoon. Ensembles indicate there is still a 32%
chance of reaching Moderate Flood Stage (22 feet) overnight into
early Tuesday morning.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-040545-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FL.W.0001.250204T0500Z-250205T0200Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.250204T0730Z.250204T1300Z.250204T2200Z.NO/
936 AM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and
Old Rivers, 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. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM PST Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 21.0 feet late tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.3 feet on 01/16/1956.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
JMM11 follow-up statements
712
WGUS86 KEKA 040013
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
413 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM PST.
&&
CAC023-041215-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.250204T0013Z-250205T0320Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T0600Z.250204T2120Z.NO/
413 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* 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 Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being
issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel
River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to
protect their animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Monday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM PST Monday was 20.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.3 feet on 01/18/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
JMM138
WGUS86 KEKA 040326
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
726 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 730 AM PST.
&&
CAC023-041530-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T2300Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T0215Z.250204T2120Z.NO/
726 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and
Old Rivers, 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. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
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
Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to
all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel River Delta.
Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to protect
their animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM PST Monday was 21.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.8 feet on 01/14/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Eel River
Fernbridge 20.0 21.8 Mon 6 pm 18.1 12.9 9.6
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
DB149
WGUS46 KEKA 040502
FLWEKA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eureka CA
902 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 915 AM PST.
&&
CAC023-041715-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T2300Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T0415Z.250204T2130Z.NO/
902 PM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being
issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel
River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to
protect their animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM PST Monday was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.5 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.4 feet on 03/15/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (9 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 22.3 Mon 8 pm 17.3 12.8 9.4
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
DB166
WGUS86 KEKA 041048
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
248 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
.Overnight observations have reached above Moderate Flood Stage. The
latest reading as of 2:15am, 23.55 ft (raw data) with a slower rise.
This is slightly above the peak forecast of 23.16 for 5am this
morning. Rain has eased which will help reduce the rate of rising
stage.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-042300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T1015Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T0915Z.250205T0415Z.NO/
248 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale
south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded,
including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of
Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer
duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all
owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel
River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 23.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 AM PST Tuesday was 23.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 23.1 feet early this
morning. It will fall below flood stage this evening to 19.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 19.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will fall again and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.5 feet on 01/21/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 23.4 Tue 1 am 19.2 12.8 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
EYS067
WGUS86 KEKA 041131
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
331 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
.Overnight observations have reached above Moderate Flood Stage. The
latest reading as of 2:15am, 23.55 ft (raw data) with a slower rise.
This is slightly above the peak forecast of 23.16 for 5am this
morning. Rain has eased which will help reduce the rate of rising
stage.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 345 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-042345-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T1015Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1015Z.250205T0415Z.NO/
331 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale
south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded,
including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of
Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer
duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all
owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel
River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 23.1 feet early this
morning. It will fall below flood stage this evening to 19.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 19.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will fall again and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.2 feet on 01/22/1951.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (3 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 17.4 Tue 3 am 19.4 12.6 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
EYS544
WGUS86 KEKA 041155
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
355 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-050000-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T1015Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1115Z.250205T0415Z.NO/
355 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale
south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded,
including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of
Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer
duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all
owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel
River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 AM PST Tuesday was 23.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and begin to pulse again early Wednesday
morning, approaching Minor flood stage of around 20 feet.
River stage is forecasted to fall below Action stage by
Wednesday late night..
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.7 feet on 12/19/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 23.8 Tue 3 am 19.6 12.4 9.9
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
EYS153
WGUS86 KEKA 041349
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
549 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-050200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T1015Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1315Z.250205T0415Z.NO/
549 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor flooding of Highway 211 to Ferndale
south of Fernbridge. Much of the Eel Delta may be flooded,
including areas northwest of Loleta and the western portion of
Cannibal Island Road. Flooding will be enhanced for longer
duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all
owners of livestock in all low-lying areas adjacent to the Eel
River. Appropriate action should be taken to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 24.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:15 AM PST Tuesday was 24.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and begin to pulse again early Wednesday
morning, approaching Minor flood stage of around 20 feet.
River stage is forecasted to fall below Action stage by
Wednesday late night..
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.2 feet on 01/05/1966.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 24.1 Tue 5 am 19.9 12.1 9.9
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
EYS737
WGUS86 KEKA 041803
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1003 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-050615-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T2300Z/
/FRNC1.1.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1715Z.250205T1700Z.NO/
1003 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday 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 Cannibal Island Road. A Special Action Advisory is being
issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel
River Delta. Owners of livestock should take appropriate action to
protect their animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this evening
to 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise
above flood stage to 20.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall
below flood stage again late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.8 feet on 12/31/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
$$
MKK851
WGUS86 KEKA 041912
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1112 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort
Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM PST.
&&
CAC023-050715-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T2100Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1800Z.250204T2320Z.NO/
1112 AM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and
Old Rivers, 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. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
morning to 20.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage late this afternoon to 18.5 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will rise to 19.7 feet late tomorrow
morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.6 feet on 02/16/1982.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (11 am PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 5.1 Tue 10 am 19.4 12.4 10.6
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LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
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JB847
WGUS86 KEKA 042230
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
230 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM PST.
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CAC023-050000-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250205T0000Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1800Z.250205T0000Z.NO/
230 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western
portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and
Old Rivers, 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. A
Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock
in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should
consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 PM PST Tuesday was 24.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 11.0 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.0 feet on 02/16/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 20.1 Tue 2 pm 18.4 12.3 11.0
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LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
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JB060
WGUS86 KEKA 042353
FLSEKA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Eureka CA
353 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
California...
Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County.
CAC023-050100-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250204T2353Z/
/FRNC1.2.ER.250203T2341Z.250204T1800Z.250205T0000Z.NO/
353 PM PST Tue Feb 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Eel River at Fernbridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage late this
afternoon. It will then fall to 18.4 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will rise to 19.7 feet late tomorrow morning. It
will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 pm PST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Eel River
Fernbridg 20.0 19.9 Tue 3 pm 17.5 12.0 10.9
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LAT...LON 4052 12418 4058 12435 4069 12427 4063 12421
4058 12412
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ZVSWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Eureka, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 3, 4:49 AM PST, 4 hours 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 4:49 AM PST, 4 hours 47 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Eureka CA
449 AM PST Mon Feb 3 2025
.SYNOPSIS...Rain continues with the possibility of low elevation
snow and mixed precipitation as a colder air mass looms. Minor
flood stage for the Eel river at Fernbridge is possible tonight
through Tuesday.
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.DISCUSSION...Warm moist air that is being siphoned to the southern
zones of the CWA via IVT transport, will be displaced by a cold
airmass with less moisture. The Atmospheric River continues to bring
rain and high elevation snow but this will be interrupted as the cold
core Low pressure system continues southbound from the BC/Washington
offshore track. Low temperature anomalies are being signaled by EFI
guidance for Tuesday night, compared to seasonal climatological
norms. This will bring low elevation snow and possibly mixed precip
to the coastal areas by mid morning Tuesday. That said, a second
round of rain is due today through midweek which adds to the
complexity as tropical moisture will dominate the shallow cold air
at the surface. This will help drop snow levels quickly by tonight
into Tuesday. Snow levels will drop first and most consistently on
the western side of the Coastal mountains. By mid morning Tuesday,
about 60% of the ensemble members show freezing levels as low as
1500 feet with 90% as low as 2500 ft at along the coast. Similar
freezing levels will filter inland and further south as far as
northern Lake County through Tuesday into Wednesday. Without as much
terrain enhancement and little to no instability to speak of,
precipitation efficiency will likely be poor. That said, even a
small amount of moisture could create substantial snow. Best
estimate currently show heavy snow impacts on highways 299, 199, and
3 during the day Tuesday. Accumulation 3 to 9 is most likely at
Collier Tunnel, 12 to 24 inches at Scott Mountain, and 1 to 3 inches
at Berry Summit all by early Tuesday.
A second, more consistent pulse of snow showers is expected Tuesday
into early Wednesday, bringing more snow to highways passes and
pushing a bit further south. This time period will see more light
snow along the northern passes down to 2000 feet and about 2 to 4
inches along the highway 36 corridor. Wednesday also has the
greatest risk of small hail along the Humboldt and Del Norte coast
with surface temperatures in the 30s and models showing a sliver of
instability (50 to 100 J of CAPE). The risk of snow and rain will
continue through the week with the current most likely forecast
showing moderate snow down to 2000 feet early Thursday. /JHW /EYS
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.AVIATION...VFR/MVFR conditions are present this morning at
forecasted terminals due to elevated ceilings and minimally degraded
visibilities. LAMP Probabilities currently show a high chance (>70%)
of ceilings dropping below 3kft AGL by midday today for coastal
terminals. Winds are forecasted to remain light and slightly from
the west allowing marine moisture to infiltrate terminal spaces
today. Tomorrow evening however, Hi-Res Model Guidance shows
easterly offshore flow, clearing our terminal spaces bringing VFR
conditions with a chance of a few lingering low clouds.
Inland at KUKI, model guidance is suggesting ceilings will
remain in MVFR (3000-1000ft AGL) and visibilities between 3-6SM.
Rain will continue possibly leading to more intense degraded
conditions. DS
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.MARINE...Winds out at sea are forecasted to remain moderate as a
stationary front just south of Cape Mendocino inches its way farther
south. These northerly winds will create steep wind waves in the
northern and southern outer waters as well as the southern inner
waters today and tomorrow. A small craft advisory has been issued
due to a mixed sea state with steep wind waves interacting with
multiple swells from the NW and SW. Conditions this work week are
expected to remain rainy with multiple wind shifts and a confused
sea state. Winds are expected to shift southerly on Wednesday then
back to northerly by Friday morning, building into the coming
weekend according to GFS and ECMWF models. DS
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.HYDROLOGY...We are currently monitoring the Eel River at
Fernbridge. The river is currently (0347 PST) at 11.10ft and
climbing. CNRFC forecasts show a 43% probability of reaching Minor
Flood Stage of 20.0ft and a ~30% probability of reaching Moderate
Flood State of 22.0ft on Tuesday @0800 PST. Due to these
probabilities and the continuing rainfall moving south into the
Eel River Basin, a Flood Watch has been issued for the Eel River
Delta from 2100 PST 2/3 until 1600 2/4. DS
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.EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...
Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM PST Wednesday for CAZ102-
107.
Flood Watch from this evening through Tuesday afternoon for
CAZ103.
Winter Weather Advisory until 4 AM PST Wednesday for CAZ105.
Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to 3 AM PST
Wednesday for CAZ106-108.
NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS...
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PST
Tuesday for PZZ455-470.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PST Tuesday for PZZ475.
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Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 4:23 AM PST | Flood Watch | EKA | Humboldt | 5 hr |
| Feb 3, 1:28 PM PST | River Flood Advisory | EKA | Humboldt | 26 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.