Holiday Office Closure - City of Sonoma offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the Christmas and New Years’ holidays.

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness News & Updates

National Weather Service graphic titled “Holiday Series of Storms: A Few Notes,” showing potential moisture plume tracks affecting Northern and Central California, with notes about increasing confidence in storms beginning December 21 and possible travel impacts.

Weather Awareness: Series of Rain Storms Expected Through Christmas Week

Posted on December 18, 2025

The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of winter storms to impact the City of Sonoma through Christmas morning (December 25th). While this weather pattern is not expected to cause major flooding, it may bring periods of steady rain, gusty winds, and localized impacts during a busy holiday travel week. Forecasts indicate several storm...
A pile of sand with a sign in front.

Free sand now available to residents at Depot Park – BYO sandbags!

Posted on November 10, 2025

With another round of rain forecast to arrive this week, we encourage you to take time to prepare for the rainy season ahead. If your property has a history of flooding, please don’t wait for a storm to prepare sandbags. Sandbags can be prepared and kept on hand throughout the winter. Free sandbags are now...
Graphic with the City of Sonoma seal and text reading “Controlled Pile Burns Planned at Montini Open Space Preserve — Friday, November 7th.” Background image shows a grassy hillside with a dirt trail and piles of cut branches ready for burning.

Controlled Pile Burns Planned at Montini Open Space Preserve on Friday, November 7

Posted on November 6, 2025

The Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) will conduct controlled pile burns at Montini Open Space Preserve on Friday, November 7, as part of ongoing wildfire risk-reduction and ecological restoration efforts funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy. While the park will remain open to visitors, some trails may be temporarily impacted during the operation. Please follow...
Public comment meeting for Sonoma County Hazard Mitigation Plan—November 6 at 5:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Fire Station #1.

Reminder: Public Meeting Tomorrow – Help Shape Sonoma’s Hazard Mitigation Plan!

Posted on November 5, 2025

A reminder that the Sonoma Valley Public Meeting for the Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Update is happening tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Sonoma Valley Fire Station #1 (630 2nd St W, Sonoma). Hosted by the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of...
National Weather Service graphic titled 'Storm Total Rainfall' showing forecast rainfall amounts across the Bay Area and Central Coast from Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening. Text notes that the highest totals (1.5–2.5 inches) are expected in North Bay coastal ranges, 1–2 inches in valleys, and decreasing amounts to the south. The map highlights estimated precipitation levels with darker greens and yellows in the North Bay region. Safety message: 'Slick roadways and minor flooding possible—Turn around, don’t drown!

Weather Awareness: First Strong Storm System of the Season Arrives Midweek

Posted on November 3, 2025

After a few light showers earlier this fall, the National Weather Service is reporting that a stronger system is on the way and is expected to bring widespread rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area, including the City of Sonoma, midweek. What to Expect Wind Advisory: A Wind Advisory is in effect from late...

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