Weather
Sonoma County Flash Flood Warning Issued
Weather officials say anyone who lives along Willow Brook in Sonoma County should immediately protect life and property.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for southeastern Sonoma County due to persistent rain in the area.
A flash flood warning means flooding is imminent or occurring.
The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.
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Accelerated runoff was entering the Petaluma basin as of 11:33 a.m. Thursday and Willow Brook at Penngrove Park was rising rapidly and approaching flood stage, according to weather service officials.
Weather service officials expect Petaluma and Penngrove to experience flooding and said anyone who lives along Willow Brook in Sonoma County should immediately protect life and property.
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Weather service officials encourage anyone who is in a vehicle to turn around if they see a flooded road rather than try to drive through the water. Most flood deaths occur when someone is in a vehicle.
Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via Al Francis-NapaSonomaPhotos.com
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