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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:32 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 800 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 532 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Whitehorn, Ettersburg and Briceland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 1:31 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Humboldt County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 715 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 531 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. Small streams and rivers such as the Elk River have just started to fall and will continue over the next couple of hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Sunny Brae, the Elk River Basin, Hookton Slough, and urban areas around Eureka. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 Warning
Issued: 1:12 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 700 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 512 PM PST, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. Small streams and rivers are currently cresting and will most likely begin to fall within the next couple of hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Bayside, Jacoby Creek, and Indianola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 Advisory
Issued: 1:10 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 700 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 510 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Small streams are currently cresting and will most likely begin to fall over the next couple of hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eureka, Arcata, Orick, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Trinidad, McKinleyville, Westhaven-Moonstone, Carlotta, Scotia, Ferndale, Blue Lake, Freshwater, Samoa, Fairhaven, Pine Hills, Arcata Arpt and Fieldbrook. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 Advisory
Issued: 1:04 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Humboldt County in northwestern California... Northeastern Mendocino County in northwestern California... Southwestern Trinity County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 730 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 503 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Willits, Garberville, Richardson Grove State Park, Covelo, Laytonville, Hayfork, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Alderpoint, Ruth, Forest Glen, Richardson Grove, Redway, Dinsmore, Leggett, Peanut, Myers Flat, Bridgeville and Hyampom. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 12:05 AM Feb. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday morning. * 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 3:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.9 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 03/18/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && All Times PST Fld Observed Forecasts (4 pm) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Eel River Fernbridge 20.0 13.8 Tue 3 pm 17.2 10.0 7.4 &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:19 PM Feb. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Trinity and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Tuesday night. - 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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