Drivers urged to steer clear of flooded roads after Sonoma County drowning
The tragic death of a man found in a vehicle submerged in flood water in Sonoma County over the weekend punches home the fact that it is never safe to drive into flood waters.
UPDATE: Flood warning for Sonoma County until early Sunday morning, according to the NWS
On Friday at 3 a.m. an updated flood warning was issued by the NWS San Francisco CA valid from Friday 9 p.m. until further notice.
Flooding continues in Sonoma County, deceased driver recovered from floodwaters
While the weather on Saturday offered a break from recent rains, Sonoma County is still having to contend with flooded driveways, fields, and grounds soaked in water, and flooded roadways.
‘It Is Never Safe To Drive Or Walk Into Flood Waters’, Nws Warns
According to the National Weather Service, motorists should never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded roadway as it might have collapsed under that water. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just two feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks, the NWS explained.
Flood warning issued for Mendocino County until early Saturday morning, says the NWS
The NWS Eureka CA issued a flood warning at 8:40 a.m. on Thursday valid from 7 p.m. until Saturday 5 a.m. Minor flooding is forecast for Russian River near Hopland from this evening to early Saturday morning.
US: Driver Ignores Flood Warnings, Gets Stuck in Storm-Damaged Sonoma County Road
A car was found stuck on a flooded road near Santa Rosa on Thursday morning after the driver ignored clear flood gauges and warning signs. The vehicle, located on Slusser Road near River Road, was unoccupied,
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UPDATE: Flood advisory affecting Sonoma County until early Monday morning, according to the NWS
The advisory was for Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties.
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2 bodies recovered in Sonoma County waters, causes under investigation
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