Flood Warning Issued for Russian River Near Hopland in Mendocino County
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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 the Russian River near Hopland, with minor flooding expected to impact Highway 175 and local cropland through early Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Mendocino, CA
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Eureka
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 Mendocino, CA.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Warning for the Russian River near Hopland in Mendocino County. This alert replaces the previous River Flood Watch and is effective from late Tuesday morning until early Wednesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the Russian River near Hopland in Mendocino County, California. Impacted areas include the approaches to the Russian River bridge on Highway 175 and portions of Highway 222 near Ukiah.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Residents should avoid crossing water-covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. If you encounter rising water, immediately find an alternative route over higher ground. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:45 AM PST Tuesday, the river stage was recorded at 5.7 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 15.0-foot flood stage late this morning.
- At 15.0 feet: Flooding of Highway 175 is expected at the approaches to the Russian River bridge, along with flooding of cropland on the right bank.
- At 16.6 feet (Forecast Crest): The river is expected to reach this peak this evening.
- At 17.0 feet: Significant flooding occurs on Highway 175 and minor flooding begins on Highway 222 near Ukiah.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect starting at 11:00 AM PST on Tuesday, February 24. The river is expected to crest this evening and fall below flood stage late tonight. The warning remains active until 4:00 AM PST on Wednesday, February 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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