Flood Warning Issued for West Central 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for West Central Humboldt County until 2:15 PM PST as excessive rainfall leads to road closures and rising stream levels in Eureka, Fortuna, and surrounding areas.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Humboldt County, CA.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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