Severe Storm Triggers Flooding, Mudslides in Sonoma County

A severe winter storm has caused significant flooding and mudslides in Northern California, particularly impacting Sonoma County. An unoccupied house in Forestville slid into the Russian River after heavy rainfall saturated the ground, leading to widespread evacuations in the area. The mudslide was reported near the intersection of Westside Road and Rio Vista Road, and additional homes nearby were evacuated as a precaution. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for the region, with the Russian River reaching flood stage in several locations. Multiple roads, including portions of Highway 1, have been closed due to flooding, and the California Highway Patrol advises against driving through flooded areas. The atmospheric river has brought up to nine inches of rain in some parts, exacerbating the risk of further flooding and landslides.