The current forecast predicts the river will crest at 35.2 feet at Guerneville on Wednesday, February 5, at 7:00 a.m. Everyone along the Russian River from unincorporated Healdsburg to Jenner located at 36 feet or below is under evacuation order. This includes:
32 Feet - Lower Mill Street in Guerneville and Old Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio.
32.5 Feet - In Guerneville the intersection of Highway 116 and Neeley Road is closed. Mays Canyon Road by the old rodeo grounds is closed.
33 Feet - In Guerneville the intersection of Highway 116 and Drake Road is closed. In Monte Rio Willow and Alder Streets flood. In Forestville Mirabel Trailer Park begins to flood.
34 Feet - In Guerneville flooding begins at Johnsons Resort, Parkers Resort, Creekside Resort and Riverside Park. In Northwood, lower Redwood Drive begins to flood.
35 Feet - Numerous businesses and residences in the lowest sections of towns along the Russian River are expected to flood. In Guerneville Brookside Resort begins to flood. More extensive flooding occurs at Parkers Resort. In Northwood lower Redwood Drive floods.
36 feet - In Forestville, Mirabel Park Resort and Mirabel Trailer Park flood. In Guerneville, Fern Road at Highway 116 floods.
If you are unsure whether you are under evacuation order, check this map: https://arcg.is/1m1mvy.
Be sure to take essential items, such as medicines with you. If you live above the 36-foot level, your access may be reduced or eliminated due to flood waters. The flooding predictions may change as the storm progresses. A temporary evacuation point is available at the Santa Rosa Vet’s Hall, west parking lot, located at 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa.
For additional information, call 2-1-1 or visit https://socoemergency.org/emergency/warnings-and-updates/
