Flood Watch
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1024 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026
Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior-Southern Trinity-Mendocino Coast-Northwestern Mendocino Interior-Northeastern Mendocino Interior-Southwestern Mendocino Interior-Southeastern Mendocino Interior-Northern Lake-Southern Lake- 1024 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday afternoon through late Sunday.
- 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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