Sonoma County Sheriff downgrades evacuation order for Russian River areas
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said Friday morning that an evacuation order for low-lying areas on the Russian River prompted by stormy weather earlier this week has been downgraded to an evacuation warning.
California's Russian River Expected to Flood After Atmospheric River Rain
The NWS says excessive rainfall is expected to cause flooding along the Russian River, affecting roadways and agricultural land.
Evacuation order issued for low-lying areas along Russian River in Sonoma Co.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area saw significant storm impacts as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, urban and river flooding, and strong winds to the region. Rain is spreading across the Bay Area Thursday with afternoon thunderstorms and flooding possible as strong winds will bring chances of downed trees.
Atmospheric river soaks Bay Area, forces evacuations in Russian River area
An atmospheric river brought additional rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Bay Area Tuesday, triggering evacuation orders for the area around the Russian River in Sonoma County.
Residents near Russian River in Sonoma County trapped by floodwaters
The Russian River in Sonoma Couty reached moderate flood stage Wednesday and was expected to peak. People in low-lying areas were told to evacuate last night, but some residents have stayed put and are now stuck in their homes waiting for the water to subside.
Mudslide caused by atmospheric river sends home in to river in Sonoma County, CA
Rains from a multiday atmospheric river triggered a landslide that pushed a home into the Russian River in Forestville, CA (Video Credit: KTVU).
Sonoma County evacuations still in effect near Russian River despite break in atmospheric river storm
Despite Wednesday's sunny weather, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said that previous evacuation orders along the Russian River​ prompted by this week's atmospheric river are still in effect.
Mudslide Sends Forestville Home Into Russian River Tuesday Afternoon
A mudslide in Forestville sent a home into the Russian River on Tuesday afternoon. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office received a report at approximately 12:30 p.m. of a mudslide near the intersection of Westside and Rio Vista roads in Forestville.
Extensive flooding in Sonoma County along Russian River keeps evacuations in place
Even as the rain has subsided for the day, evacuation orders are still in place for low-lying areas around the Russian River between Healdsburg and Jenner after a home was pushed into the swollen river.
House falls into Russian River amid Northern California mudslides, road closures
The mudslide was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Westside Road and Rio Vista Road in Forestville, ...
Russian River reaches flood stage, threatening homes in low-lying areas
The rain-swollen Russian River reached flood stage in multiple places Wednesday in the wake of an atmospheric river-fueled ...
Record rain in California: 2 dead; home swept away by river
The rainfall was so intense that in one dramatic example, a mudslide caused an entire house to slip down a bank into the ...
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Eyes on Russian, Napa rivers for flooding amid heavy rainfall
The rainfall is predicted to push the Russian River up to nearly 33 feet and into the minor flood stage Wednesday morning in ...
Russian River evacuation orders remain in effect
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Russian River floods properties and cars, concerns remain over future mudslides
North Bay residents got a break from this week’s storms and a chance to see more of the damage from all the rainfall on Wednesday.
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Looking for Valentine’s date ideas? Spin the bottle in the heart of Russian River Valley
Be still our eighth-grade heart — local wineries are bringing back the throwback party game in time for Valentine’s Day.
Russian River Brewing’s coveted Pliny the Younger hits bars this week
Pliny the Younger, a limited-edition triple IPA that’s only available for a couple of weeks a year, hit bars and restaurants ...