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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. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60. North wind around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 42 to 52. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 52 to 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 51 to 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night through Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 51 to 61.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 38 to 48.
Thursday through Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 57 to 70. Lows 38 to 48.
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.