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Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:30 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt County in northwestern California... Mendocino County in northwestern California... Southwestern Trinity County in northwestern California... * Until 630 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 229 AM PST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eureka, Arcata, Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, Point Arena, Richardson Grove State Park, Garberville, Laytonville, Covelo, Honeydew, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Albion, Ukiah Municipal Airport, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Leggett, Richardson Grove, Rockport and Redway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 10:06 AM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Mendocino and Lake counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river will move into northwest California tonight through Sunday evening. Periods of moderate to heavy rain with rates of a quarter to a half inch an hour are possible. Total rain amounts of 3-6 inches are forecast. Rises in creeks and streams are likely and could result in minor flooding impacts. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. - This may include Hwy 1 near the Garcia river north of Point Arena. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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