"Marin and Sonoma counties are included in a flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:35 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 6:30 p.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated, the NWS said. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
"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: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county:"
Marin and Sonoma counties are under a flood advisory from 12:35 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. due to expected flooding from excessive rainfall. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas with water over roadways and elevated river and stream flows. Motorists are urged to turn around and not drive through flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Observed flooding should be reported to local emergency services or law enforcement and relayed to the National Weather Service when safe. Sandbag use instructions and county pickup locations are provided. Definitions explain flash flood warnings, flood warnings, flood advisories, and flood watches.
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