Alertes en vigueurComptche, CA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in California Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County. For the Russian Riverincluding HoplandMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Russian River near Hopland.
When: Until this morning.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of the Russian River near Hopland. At 18.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1:45 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 AM PST Tuesday was 18.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.2 feet on 03/09/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM PST.