GUERNEVILLE – An evacuation order was issued Tuesday night for low-lying areas alongside the Russian River in Sonoma County as an atmospheric river coursed by way of the Bay Space.
Issued by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Workplace round 5:45 p.m., the evacuation order applies to areas at 36 ft or under from unincorporated Healdsburg to Jenner.
The river is anticipated to crest at 35.2 ft in Guerneville at 7 a.m. Wednesday, in accordance with the sheriff’s workplace.
Areas impacted by the evacuation order embrace Mirabel Park Resort and Mirabel Trailer Park in Forestville; Johnsons Resort, Parkers Resort, Creekside Resort and Riverside Park in Guerneville; and Outdated Bohemian Freeway in Monte Rio.
A number of roadways are additionally closed in Guerneville, together with the intersection of Freeway 116 and Neeley Street, the intersection of Freeway 116 and Drake Street and Outdated Mays Canyon Street by the previous rodeo grounds, in accordance with the sheriff’s workplace.
The sheriff’s workplace suggested residents affected by the evacuation order to carry drugs and different important gadgets with them. Those that dwell above the 36-foot mark had been additionally warned that flood waters may restrict or minimize off entry to their houses.
In neighboring Napa County, flood warnings had been issued for areas close to the Napa River. The Nationwide Climate Service mentioned runoff from the rain is inflicting a speedy rise in water ranges.
As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 24-hour rainfall totals across the Bay Space included 5.36 inches in Kentfield, 5.12 inches in San Rafael, 3 inches in Richmond, 2.66 inches in San Francisco, 1.4 inches in Oakland, 1.26 inches in Redwood Metropolis, .96 inches in Hayward, .75 inches in Half Moon Bay, .72 inches in Fremont and .53 inches in San Jose.
Examine again for updates.
Initially Printed: February 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM PST
