Flood Warning Issued for West Central Humboldt County and Eureka Through Tuesday Morning
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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 West Central Humboldt County, including Eureka, as heavy rainfall causes imminent flooding in urban areas and small streams.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Humboldt County, California
- 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 Humboldt County, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Warning for West Central Humboldt County in northwestern California. The alert was issued following reports of heavy rain and ongoing flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts West Central Humboldt County. Locations that will experience flooding include:
- Eureka
- Humboldt Hill
- Pine Hills
- Bayview
- Cutten
- Myrtletown
- Elk River Road
- Tompkins Hill Road
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to follow the "Turn around, don't drown" rule when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Urban areas and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate that 2 to 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Impacts include the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow-moving or standing water.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 11:00 AM PST on February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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