Healdsburg Under Flood Warning, Watch

HEALDSBURG, CA — A flood warning was issued at 9:49 a.m. through noon Monday for Sonoma County and a flood watch remains in effect through 10 p.m. Monday for the North Bay.

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.

Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall was continuing Monday morning in Sonoma County and prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning.

"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."

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."

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."

Storm Message From The City Of Healdsburg

Healdsburg residents can report flooding, downed trees that are not blocking a roadway, or power outages by calling the City’s 24/7/365 Emergency Utility Hotline at 707-431-7000 or toll free 855-755-6586.

The rain event was predicted to bring 4-6 inches of rain to Healdsburg through Monday, the city said. Out of an abundance of caution, the city opened a sandbag fill station at the Healdsburg Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave.

Sand and empty bags are provided, however, the city recommends residents bring a shovel to fill bags, gloves to protect their hands and a helper to assist with filling bags. For more information on how to fill and use sandbags, visit https://healdsburg.gov/390/Storm-Water, and scroll down to "Resources."