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Minor flooding begins on the Mad River Beach Road near Tyee City.
18.0 Feet
Minor flooding on Mad River Beach Road near Tyee City.
21.0 Feet
Flooding of Mad River Beach Road. Water may be flowing over roads to Tyee City. Flooding will be enhanced if the time of the crest is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds.
22.0 Feet
Significant flooding of portions of Mad River Beach Road. Water may flow across roads to Tyee City. Flood impacts will be aggravated by high tides and strong onshore winds.
23.0 Feet
Significant flooding of portions of Mad River Beach Road and adjacent farm lands is likely. May cause water to flow across roads to Tyee City. High tides and strong onshore winds will aggravate flood impacts.
24.0 Feet
Extensive flooding along Mad River Beach Road and adjacent farm lands. Some homes along the river could be threatened. Flooding of roads to Tyee City. High tides and strong onshore winds worsen impacts.
26.0 Feet
Severe flooding along Mad River Beach Road and extensive flooding of farm lands and other roads in the area. Flooding of residential areas around Tyee City is likely. Any low-lying areas near the river could be flooded. Residents in these areas should be prepared to take appropriate action to protect lives and property.
28.0 Feet
Severe flooding of all low-lying areas near the river from Blue Lake downstream to the mouth. Residents in these areas should be prepared to protect lives and property. This includes residential areas of Tyee City and the Arcata Bottoms, US Highway 101 near Janes Road, areas near Giuntoli Lane, and Mad River Beach Road.
30.0 Feet
Extensive, severe flooding of all low-lying areas near the river from Blue Lake downstream to the mouth. Residents in these areas should be prepared to take appropriate action to protect lives and property. Critical locations include residential areas of Blue Lake, Tyee City and Arcata Bottoms, as well as US Highway 101 near Janes Road and areas near Giuntoli Lane.
32.0 Feet
Disastrous flooding of all areas near the river from Blue Lake to the mouth. The river is forecast to approach record levels. All roads in the vicinity of the river are likely to be inundated and travel will be severely restricted. Residents should be prepared to take appropriate action to protect lives and property. This would include homes in Blue Lake, Tyee City, and the Arcata Bottoms, as well as US Highway 101 between Arcata and McKinleyville.
33.0 Feet
Disastrous flooding of all areas near the river from Blue Lake to the mouth. The river is forecast to exceed record levels. All roads in the vicinity of the river are likely to be inundated and travel will be severely restricted. Residents should be prepared to take appropriate action to protect lives and property. This would include homes in Blue Lake, Tyee City, and the Arcata Bottoms, as well as US Highway 101 between Arcata and McKinleyville.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ103)
Today: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the night. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 43 to 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs 53 to 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 35 to 45. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 53 to 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 34 to 44.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 53 to 63.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of rain. Lows 40 to 50.
Thursday through Friday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 55 to 67. Lows 40 to 50.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 56 to 66.
Product Disclaimer
This river graphic is not intended to serve as a
substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements
issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations
are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast"
should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products.
River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty
due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning
purposes only.