Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Humboldt County Through Tuesday Afternoon
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for northwestern Humboldt County as heavy rainfall triggers flooding in urban areas and small streams.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Humboldt, 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 Humboldt, CA.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka, CA, has issued a Flood Warning (NWS Code: FAW) for northwestern Humboldt County. The alert was issued following reports of heavy rain and active flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California. Locations expected to experience flooding include:
- Arcata
- Trinidad
- McKinleyville
- Westhaven-Moonstone
- Arcata Airport
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to follow the safety slogan: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Do not attempt to drive on flooded roads.
- Be aware of your surroundings and drive with increased caution.
- Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area as of 9:19 AM PST. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
Flooding is currently occurring or imminent for rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable as streams continue to rise due to excess runoff.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 9:20 AM PST on February 24. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 12:15 PM PST this afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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