Flood Warning in Effect for Humboldt County

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 excessive rainfall that has already caused significant runoff and ongoing flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts West Central Humboldt County. Locations that will experience flooding include:

• Eureka
• Fortuna
• Ferndale
• Fernbridge
• Humboldt Hill
• Pine Hills
• Loleta
• Bayview
• Cutten
• Rohnerville
• Fairhaven
• Myrtletown
• Freshwater

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Drive with caution: Be highly aware of your surroundings and avoid low-lying areas where water may collect.
• Report Flooding: Observed flooding should be reported to local emergency services or law enforcement so the information can be passed to the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

As of 11:16 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated areas of moderate rain. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible.

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone locations is currently imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to high water. Officials note that it will take several hours for runoff from these storms to work through local urban drainage systems.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 2:15 PM PST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.