MENDOCINO CO., 12/13/24 – The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued minor flood warnings for two watersheds in Mendocino County, including the Navarro River, which will affect State Route 128 near Philo, and the Russian River, which will affect could be State Route 175 through Hopland as well as State Route 222, also known as Talmage Road in Ukiah. The warning begins at 2 p.m. Friday and lasts until Saturday afternoon.

Additionally, flooding may occur in urban areas and places with poor drainage. There is also an increased risk of rockfalls and landslides on paved roads. Rainfall in Mendocino County is expected to range between 2 and 5 inches through Saturday afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, significant flooding will occur on Highway 128 five miles east of State Route 1 and 128 is expected to be closed. Travelers should not attempt to drive through flooded areas and should take alternative routes.

The NWS also expects significant flooding to occur on Highway 175 through Hopland, right next to the Russian River Bridge. The weather service does not expect flooding on Highway 222 in Ukiah to be significant.

For more current information from the NWS, visit its website at www.weather.gov/eka/.