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Weather Awareness: “Storm Parade” continues through next week, flood watch issued Sat – Tues

Posted on January 6, 2023

The city of Sonoma was fortunate not to have experienced any major flooding or hazards because of the atmospheric river on January 4th and 5th. Weather reports show a short break in the rain before another series of storms are expected to bring additional precipitation and periods of stronger winds this weekend and next week....
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Weather Update: County issues safety advisory, help for animals in flooded areas

Posted on January 4, 2023

The atmospheric river has arrived. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. See our previous post for more information. There is no major flooding or road closures in Sonoma city limits as of this posting...
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Storm Inbound January 4th, Free Sand and Sand Bags Available to City Residents

Posted on January 3, 2023

Weather Update: An atmospheric river is heading our way on January 4th and 5th. Widespread flooding and wind impacts are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch and high wind warning have been issued for the region. City of Sonoma’s Public Works crews will be on call to...
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Freeze Warning Extended – Extreme Weather Warming Center open through Sunday morning

Posted on December 14, 2022

The County of Sonoma has extended its freeze warning until Sunday, Dec. 18 in response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of sub-freezing temperatures through the weekend. Originally, the county had issued a warning of potential sub-freezing temperatures from Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11, which was extended to Wednesday, Dec. 14. Officials recommend that...
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Extreme Weather Warming Center Update

Posted on December 9, 2022

Last week, the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma opened an Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Sonoma Valley Veteran’s Building overnight on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd following both a freeze warning issued by the National Weather Service and Sonoma County Health Department. The warming center served six (6) people on...

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