Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 20 at 12:41PM PST until November 20 at 2:15PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 12:41pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Areas near Cazadero and Guerneville in central Sonoma
County.
* WHEN...Until 215 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas as
well as rises in small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1238 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause small stream flooding.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area in the 1 to 2 hours. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- 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. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Sonoma, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA