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Flood Warning in effect for the Russian River near Guerneville until further notice

 Flood Warning in effect for the Russian River near Guerneville until further notice 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

A Flood Warning is in effect through until further notice. 

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Russian River near Guerneville, impacting the communities of Guerneville, Forestville and Monte Rio starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 and continuing until further notice. The river is expected to peak at 33.7 feet on Friday night. At 33 feet, flooding will close the intersection of Highway 116 and Drake Road in Guerneville, inundate Willow and Alder Streets in Monte Rio and begin affecting the Mirabel trailer park in Forestville.

Flood Watch in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23

A Flood Watch is in effect through Saturday, November 23, until 10 a.m. Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall in central Sonoma County is expected.

Stay away from the edge of rivers and creeks. River and creeks will have rapidly rising levels, with fast moving water and debris.

Turn around, don’t drown! https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown

For sandbag locations, road closures and more, visit the Flooding in Sonoma County page.

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