Weather Alerts For Arcata, CA
Flood Watch
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Eureka CA 205 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-Northern Humboldt Interior-Southern Humboldt Interior- 205 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Humboldt County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 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 2-5 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. - 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. &&