Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Humboldt County Due to Excessive Rainfall
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for northwestern Humboldt County until 10:30 AM PST following reports of heavy rain and ongoing flooding in urban areas and small streams.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Humboldt County, CA
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka CA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Humboldt County, CA.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka, CA, has issued a Flood Warning for northwestern Humboldt County. The alert was triggered by reports of heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers northwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California. This includes mainly rural areas, as well as urban centers and small streams within the designated zone.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas or low-water crossings. Please report any observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is either imminent or already occurring. Local law enforcement reported heavy rain earlier this morning, with 1 to 3 inches of rain already on the ground. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are possible. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff, and many low-water crossings are currently inundated and impassable.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:30 AM PST on February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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