Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 23 at 2:09AM PST until November 24 at 5:12AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 23, 2024 - 2:09am
Expires:
November 23, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
California...
Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville affecting Sonoma
County.
For the Russian River...including Johnsons Beach at Guerneville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Russian River at Johnsons Beach at Guerneville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Moderate flooding is forecast along the
lower Russian River. Numerous businesses and residences in the
lowest sections of towns within the reach are expected to flood.
In Guerneville Brookside Resort begins to flood. More extensive
flooding occurs at Parkers Resort. In Northwood lower Redwood
Drive floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM PST Saturday the stage was 33.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 AM PST Saturday was 33.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.9
feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
34.7 feet on 12/04/1950.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1000 AM PST.
Area Description:
Sonoma, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS San Francisco CA