Full Notification

For Immediate Release
Date:  January 16, 2019
Issued By:      Lieutenant Tim Lyons, 707.776.3718, [email protected]               

Incident:                  Weather alert-Flash Flood Warning for northern parts of Petaluma.  Motorist, bicyclist and pedestrians should use caution when using the roadways There will be heavy rain until approximately 10 PM tonight. Localized flooding is also possible over most of the area.  Currently, there is flooding in the southbound lanes of Petaluma Blvd North, near Gossage Avenue.  Motorist should remember to drive with their headlights on while they are operating their windshields and travel at slower speeds during heavy rains.  Bicyclist and pedestrians should use extreme caution when traveling on the roadways during heavy rain due to poor visibility and increased stopping distances.  We will send media updates if there are any road closures or local flooding.  If you observe a road hazard, please call the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.