"Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues for areas near and downstream of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas, the NWS said."
"Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area:"
Sonoma County is under a flood warning issued by the National Weather Service from 7:47 a.m. Wednesday until 6 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring near and downstream of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights. Rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone locations are experiencing or face imminent flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall, and drainage systems will take several hours to clear stormwater in urban areas. Drivers are advised to turn around and avoid flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to local emergency services. Sandbag instructions and county pickup locations are provided, and residents should enable Wireless Emergency Alerts and sign up for county alert systems.
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