ROHNERT PARK AND COTATI, CA — A Sonoma County school district was closed Monday amid continuing rainfall that has led to flooding in many areas of the county.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for all of Sonoma County through noon Monday, while a flood watch was expected to remain in effect until 10 p.m. for the North Bay.
“At 9:49 a.m. Monday, rain gauge reports indicated heavy rain,” the weather service said. “Flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.”
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A flood watch means to be prepared. It is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.
A flood warning means to take action. It is issued when flooding is imminent or is already happening.
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Monday in Sonoma County, rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations were flooding and streams continued to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
“Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen,” the weather service said.” Some locations that will experience flooding include Santa Rosa, Forestville and Graton.”
Guerneville Schools were closed Monday because of flooding, according to the Sonoma County Office of Education.
While flooding impacts would continue, no additional rainfall was expected, the weather service said.
A coastal flood advisory was also in effect for the bay shoreline for minor coastal flooding due to higher tidal levels.
According to the flood watch issued by the weather service, flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible through 10 p.m. Monday in Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin Coastal Range, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys and Sonoma Coastal Range.
“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the weather service said. “Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.”
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