National Weather Service Extends Flash-Flood Warning for Sonoma, Napa, Marin Counties

From city of Napa:

The National Weather Service in the San Francisco Bay area has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Napa County, Sonoma County and Marin County until 1145 am PST.

At 1014 am PST the public reported flooding in many parts of the area. This will continue through late this morning as rainfall begins to diminish.A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.

Runoff from heavy rainfall will cause localized flooding of small creeks and streams as well as roadways, underpasses and other low lying spots. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Turn around, don’t drown.

It is important for campers and hikers to know where they are relative to creeks, streams or rivers which can become dangerous.

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