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Flood Information

Flood Forecast

Intersection of Eastside and Westside Rds, Jan 1 2006The Agency updates the Flood Forecast Hotline, (707) 526-4768, when the Hacienda Bridge water level is over 20 feet.

The California Data Exchange Center provides real-time river level data and forecasts for the Russian River and Dry Creek.

Resevoir Levels and Discharge Rates - The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers provides hourlyand daily information about reservoir levels and discharges for both Lake Mendocino (Coyote Valley Dam) and Lake Sonoma (Warm Springs Dam).

The U.S. Geological Survey provides data on river levels and flows from stream gauges maintained along Dry Creek and the Russian River. Data is provisional and subject to change, although it is the most accurate information available.

National Weather Service

Get weather information for your area.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Flood Information:

  • Flood Forecast: 707-526-4768
  • Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services Hotline: 707-565-3856
  • California Department of Water Resources - Division of Flood Management website for Russian River flows: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/russianStages.html

Flooded Road Conditions:

  • City Roads: Call the city of interest public works (check in the phone book)
  • County Roads: Transportation and Public Works - 707-565-7280. Public Works web site for road closures: http://www.sonomacountypublicworks.com/detours/index.html.
  • Freeways and State Highways: California Highway Patrol