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Coastal Flood — Northern Humboldt Coast, CA

Nov 6, 2025

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to all of Northwest California but particularly targeted in the northern half of the forecast area in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Additionally, a strong coastal jet developed ahead of the front, allowing for damaging winds to impact the higher terrain of Humboldt and Del Norte and strong winds to other valley locations. Strong winds were also recorded in Mendocino, Lake, and southern Trinity counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1294156). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Northern Humboldt Coast, CA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Northern Humboldt Coast County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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