Severe Flooding and Landslides Hit Sonoma and Napa Counties, Causing Evacuations and Destruction
The recent torrential rains have led to devastating flooding and landslides across Sonoma and Napa counties, prompting multiple evacuation orders and rescues. Homes have been destroyed, with dramatic scenes including a house floating down the Russian River after being swept away by mudslides. As heavy rains continue, areas around the Russian River remain particularly vulnerable, with residents trapped by rising floodwaters. The storm has forced road closures in Sonoma County, further complicating the efforts to assist affected residents. Power outages have also been reported as the atmospheric river storm wreaks havoc in the region, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.
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