* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Humboldt County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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 through this 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. - This may include flooding on old Arcata road, Crannel Road and Elk River road among other areas that typically flood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in California... Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County. For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward, Miranda...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock. 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 8:15 AM PST Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 22.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6 feet on 12/27/1945. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood