Friday, January 25, 2008

To report flooding this weekend


If you are in need of reporting flooding to the City this weekend, please call the Sonoma Police Department at 565-2121. During business hours (Mon-Fri, 8-5), call City Hall at 938-3681.


The National Weather service as of 5:40 p.m. this evening reports an urban and small stream flood advisory in effect for portions of Sonoma County. Rain rates of greater than 1/2 inch per hour are being reported. The main storm is to taper off Saturday around Noon, then redevelop later in the day with heavy rain Saturday into Sunday. Possible drying trend by Monday.


Some flood safety tips can be found by clicking on the attached image, shared from the Ross Valley Flood Protection and Watershed Program.
Be safe and avoid walking, biking or driving in or around floodwaters.