A flood watch and wind advisory have been issued by the National Weather Service. The wind advisory will be in effect from Tuesday night, November 19th, through Friday, November 22nd, while the flood watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning, November 20th, through Friday morning, November 22nd. These advisories are due to a rain event expected to bring over 6 inches of precipitation along with strong gusty winds. As this is the first major storm of the season, while soils will absorb much of the rainfall, urban and small-stream flooding is possible. Additionally, weak trees and branches may fall, potentially causing downed trees and power outages.
Sandbags: Free sandbags are now available to City residents at City Hall during normal business hours, limit 10 bags per resident while supplies last. Additional bags are available for purchase at Friedman’s Home Improvement Center (1360 Broadway).
Free sand is also available to City residents in the parking lot at Depot Park (270 1st ST W). The sandbag filling station at Depot Park is self-serve; please bring your own shovel. Read our Sandbag Instructions to learn how to fill, stack, and construct sandbags properly.
Find additional sandbag filing station locations on the SoCoEmergency website.
How to report localized flooding or hazards: To report flooding, downed trees that are not blocking a roadway or other hazards in Sonoma city limits:
- During regular business hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. call the City of Sonoma Public Works Department at 707-938-3332.
- After regular business hours call the Sonoma Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch at 707-996-3601.
For emergencies that pose a threat to life and/or property, such as a downed power line, or downed trees blocking a roadway, always dial 9-1-1.
Stay informed: Check the forecast regularly and listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about any watches and warnings that are issued.
Visit our Emergency Preparedness page for more information including an Emergency Supplies Checklist and visit Ready.gov/floods and SoCoEmergency to learn more about how you can protect yourself, your family, and your community in the event of flooding.