Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 20 at 7:51AM PST until November 20 at 1:30PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 7:51am
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Areas near Cazadero and Guerneville in central Sonoma
County.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas as
well as rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 748 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicates moderate to heavy rain. This will cause small
stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen
over the last 2 to 3 hours.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the next 3 to 6 hours. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding of mostly creeks, streams, and poor
drainage areas.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Areas near Cazadero, Sebastopol, Forestville, Guerneville,
Monte Rio, Occidental and Graton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Rural, unpaved roads may also become muddy and impassable.
Find an alternate route!
Area Description:
Sonoma, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA