The North Bay faces significant flooding and road closures due to an atmospheric river bringing several inches of rain. The ground saturation increases risks for falling trees, prompting public warnings. Residents have reported damaged homes, particularly one where a tall Douglas Fir fell, thankfully without injuring anyone. As more rain is expected, officials remind drivers to avoid flooded areas, which have rendered many roads impassable. The situation emphasizes the dangers posed by saturated soil conditions during severe weather events in the region.
"This is the best-case scenario of a worst nightmare but nobody inside was injured. I'm really, really grateful for that," she said.
"Right now soils are incredibly saturated, so the tree systems are relatively weak. Add wind to that, we're seeing a lot of trees coming down," said Sonoma County Fire District Captain Cullen Ramos.
"There is an enormous amount of flooded water coming through. The vineyards are flooded. We can't get through," Lee said.
"If you come across roads that are closed, please don't drive into the roadways," Ramos said.
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