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RUSSIAN RIVER - HOPLAND (HOPC1)
Latitude: 39.03º NLongitude: 123.13º WElevation: 498 Feet
Location: Mendocino County in CaliforniaBulletin Group: Russian NapaRiver Group: Russian Napa
Issuance Time: Apr 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: N/A Flood Stage: 15.0 Feet
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15.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Expect minor flooding of crop land on the right bank of the river.
17.0 FeetSignificant flooding of Highway 175 at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of the Russian River near Hopland.
18.0 FeetFlooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas.
20.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures east of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
21.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures just west of the railroad tracks near Hopland.
23.0 FeetFlooding of farm land, buildings and low-lying homes in the Hopland area. Flooding will begin in the Ukiah and Talmage areas.
24.0 FeetFlooding of low-lying structures and farm land in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads may also be flooded. Severe bank erosion is possible.
25.0 FeetSevere bank erosion is likely with widespread flooding of farm land, buildings and low-lying homes in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. Many secondary roads will be flooded. This level of flooding caused 6100 acres to flood in February 1940.
26.0 FeetWidespread major flooding will occur. Primary roads and some bridges will flood.
27.0 FeetWidespread major flooding. At the forecast level, over 500 homes and farm buildings were damaged on December 22,1955. 6300 acres of land were inundated by flood waters. All persons in the area are urged to move to high ground and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
28.0 FeetDisastrous flooding will occur. Many homes and businesses could be damaged. Many primary and secondary roads and some bridges could be washed out.
30.0 FeetDisastrous flooding. Many homes and businesses damaged. Numerous primary and secondary roads and some bridges could be washed out. This is equal to the highest known stage, which occurred in December 1937. 6500 acres were inundated by flood waters.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (CAZ113)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 53 to 65.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 43 to 53.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 64.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 36 to 46. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 70.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.

Sunday through Monday Night: Mostly clear. Highs 58 to 72. Lows 38 to 48.

Tuesday through Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 56 to 71. Lows 38 to 48.