Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California... Navarro River At Navarro affecting Mendocino County Eel River At Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County A warm front is bringing moderate rain to the area this afternoon. Late tonight into early Thursday a cold front will bring heavy rain into the region. An additional 3 to 6 inches of rain is expected. ...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for The Navarro River At Navarro.

* until Friday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.

* At 2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.8 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood Stage is 23.0 feet.

* FORECAST...This river is Forecast to recede to near 15.5 FT tomorrow morning then expected to rise above flood stage of 23.0 FT tomorrow evening. It is then forecast to crest near 28.5 FT late tomorrow evening then forecast to fall below flood stage of 23.0 FT Friday morning then forecast to recede to near 11.5 FT Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet...Water will flow over the south bank of the river approximately 1 mile east of Highway 1, and begin to flood property in this area including six homes. Expect closure of Highway 128. Motorists should use alternate routes. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: MENDOCINO

Instructions:

SAFETY MESSAGE... Do not drive your car across flooded roadways. It only takes about two feet of water to float most vehicles. For area road conditions... call CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623. Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio or your local TV or radio stations. The next statement will be issued 10 PM or as warranted by changing conditions.