Flood & Emergency Information

Local Rivers

Bay Area River Bulletin (BAYBUL): Current Russian & Napa River Forecasts as each bulletin is issued.
River Page: From the Bay Area National Weather service, river level maps and info.
Rainfall Page: From the Bay Area National Weather service, rainfall reports and maps.
USGS Real-Time Water Data: Main page with clickable map can take a long time to load.
You can also see the water level charts for
All Russian River watershed stations
CDEC - California Data Exchange Center: River stage maps, reservoir information, forecasts from the state Department of Water Resources, Division of Flood Information.
Water levels - Petaluma River basin stations
Water levels - Russian River basin stations
Water levels - All California stations (takes a while to load)
Russian River Watch: Paul Grosso's page using state weather data. Quick links to flood warnings.

Floods of 1997: This page also has excellent links to current information from various government agencies.

Sonoma County Roads: Current road closures and delays. From the Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works.
Sonoma County Emergency Bulletins: Special bulletins and links to other agencies such as Red Cross, Homeland Security, and Centers for Disease Control.
California Office of Emergency Services (OES): Links to information on natural disasters, emergency preparedness, disaster assistance.
DisasterHelp: Federal government disaster help and information. Applying for FEMA and HUD assistance, web site links and phone numbers for agencies, deadlines for requesting aid.
Coping in Unsettling Times: From the National Association of School Psychologists: advice on helping children cope with loss and crisis during natural disasters and other unsettling times.
American Red Cross and Sonoma County Red Cross