Flooding Forces Full Closure of Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt County

Caltrans District 1 announced the full closure of Route 254, known as Avenue of the Giants, due to flooding on Wednesday afternoon. The impacted section stretches from Holmes Flat Road to Barkdull Road near Pepperwood in Humboldt County.

The closure, announced at 4:49 p.m., is the result of heavy rain and rising water levels in the region. Currently, there is no estimated timeline for reopening the iconic roadway.

With significant flooding drowning the road through Humboldt’s famed Avenue of the Giants, the road became closed to motorists in March 2019. That enabled an enthusiastic family to go kayaking where no one had ever gone kayaking before.

Carl and Larissa Richardson took advantage of the otherwise inconvenient flooding and brought their kids to the flooded road for a kayak adventure in the Avenue of the Giants. The video is a stunningly different view of the area we all know well:

Motorists are currently urged to plan alternate routes and stay updated on road conditions through the Caltrans QuickMap, which provides real-time information on closures, delays, and hazards.

For up-to-date weather forecasts and conditions in the area, check local resources or click here.