City of Santa Rosa to Open Drop-In Warming Center During Period of Extreme Cold

The City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is opening a temporary, Drop-In Warming Center for persons experiencing homelessness within Santa Rosa city limits, as overnight temperatures are forecasted to drop as low as the upper 20s by...

Weak/Moderate Atmospheric River Forecasted & Wind Advisory 7PM Mon (11/8) thru 3AM Tue (11/9)

A weak to potentially moderate atmospheric river with gusty winds is forecasted for today and into Tuesday (11/9). According to the National Weather Service, it still appears the North Bay will pick up the most precipitation from this storm. Up to 3&r...

Santa Rosa Fire Department Officially Declares End of 2021 Wildfire Season in Santa Rosa

The city of Santa Rosa Fire Department has officially declared the end of the 2021 wildfire season in Santa Rosa. While conditions around the region and state currently vary, locally, Santa Rosa received roughly 11 inches of rain in the month of October a...

Flood Advisory in Effect Until 10:15 AM, 10/24

The NWS has issued a Flood Advisory for eastern Sonoma County lasting until 10:15 AM this morning, Sunday 10/24 due to poor drainage caused by current intense rainfall. 

Overflowing poor drainage areas are causing urban and small stream flooding i...

Flash Flood Watch for the 2020 Burn Areas in Effect from Sat., 10/23 through Sun., 10/24

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the 2020 fire burn scar areas in Napa and Sonoma counties, including for both the interior valleys and mountains. The Watch is in effect from late Saturday night, Oct. 23 through Sunday eveni...

Flash Flood Watch for the 2020 Burn Areas in Effect from Sat., 10/23 through Sun., 10/24

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the 2020 fire burn scar areas in Napa and Sonoma counties, including for both the interior valleys and mountains. The Watch is in effect from late Saturday night, Oct. 23 through Sunday eveni...

Wind Advisory in Effect Tuesday (10/19) through Wednesday (10/20)

Wind Advisory in Effect for North Bay Valleys Including Santa Rosa from 8 PM Tuesday (10/19) to 4 AM Wednesday (10/20).

* WHAT… South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected, locally up to or exceeding 50 mph in the windiest...

Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory for North Bay Valleys and Mountains

*RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS FROM 11PM SUNDAY (10/10) TO 5PM TUESDAY (10/12)*The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty north to northeast winds and low humidity. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch.

* TIMI...

Debris Removal Program Clears Final Parcels After 2020 Wildfires

State and local officials announced on Friday, October 1, 2021, the completion of major wildfire debris removal operations on 243 parcels in Sonoma County associated with the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex and Glass fires. The final parcels cleared were part ...

September 28th Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning for North Bay Mountains

UPDATE 9/29/21 AT 12:00 P.M.

Gusty offshore winds and dry conditions will lead to locally critical fire weather conditions across the interior North Bay Mountains. Locally gusty north to northeast winds overnight will coincide with poor humidity recoveries...

September 17th Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning for North Bay Mountains

UPDATE 9/19/21 AT 10:00 A.M. 

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning which will be in effect from tonight, September 19, at 11PM through Monday, September 20, at 8PM. Dry northerly offshore ...

Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning for Dry Lightning Issued for ALL of Sonoma County

UPDATE 9/9/21 AT 11:30 A.M.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued and will go into effect from 5PM today (Thursday, 9/9) to 11AM tomorrow (Friday, 9/10) for the potential of dry lightning and gusty/erratic winds. Thunderstorm chances will increase late this a...

August 18th Red Flag Warning Canceled Early

UPDATE 8/18/21 AT 12:00 P.M.

Winds have subsided in the North Bay Mountains which allowed the National Weather Service to cancel the Red Flag Warning a little early. Little to no winds materialized in the Santa Rosa area as of noon today. Residents in Sono...

Alert and Warning Exercise on August 17

The County of Sonoma, City of Santa Rosa, and the National Weather Service Bay Area will conduct an emergency alert and warning exercise comprised of two individual tests on August 17. The effort includes a countywide test of the NOAA Weather Radio warnin...

July 19th Red Flag Warning Canceled for Dry Lightning

UPDATE 7/19/21 at 8:00 a.m.

CANCELED: RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELED FOR DRY LIGHTNING

The National Weather Service has canceled the Red Flag Warning. Convection no longer looks favorable for the region so they have canceled the Red Flag Warning which include...

CANCELED: Alert & Warning Exercise on 7/20

UPDATE 7/19/21 at 8:00 a.m.

CANCELED: RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELED FOR DRY LIGHTNING

The National Weather Service has canceled the Red Flag Warning. Convection no longer looks favorable for the region so they have canceled the Red Flag Warning which include...

PG&E Begins Tree Hauling Program for Glass and LNU Lightning Complex Fires

Property owners with fallen trees left on their property that PG&E felled following the Glass Fire now have option of getting them removed by PG&E

Cooling Center to Open, Excessive Heat Advisory Thru Sunday Night (7/11/21)

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the North Bay Valleys which is in effect from 12PM Friday, 7/9, through 11PM Sunday, 7/11. This advisory includes ALL of Santa Rosa. The NWS considers this a moderate heat risk event in the Santa...

Excessive Heat Warning 12PM Friday (7/9) through 11PM Sunday (7/11)

Update: 7.9.21

*UPDATE - Heat Advisory Issued For North Bay Valleys* 

The National Weather Service has now issued a Heat Advisory for the North Bay Valleys from 12PM Friday, 7/9, through 11PM Sunday, 7/11. This advisory includes ALL of Sant Rosa. T...

Santa Rosa Adopts Mandatory 20 Percent Reductions in Water Use

Effective Immediately: To protect the regions dwindling water supply, Santa Rosa adopts mandatory 20 percent reduction in water use and enacts water restrictions and prohibitions during 6/29/21 City Council meeting.

Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning

The NWS has issued a Heat Advisory for the North Bay, including all of Santa Rosa, which will be in effect from 11AM Wednesday (6/16) through 1PM Friday (6/18). The Heat Advisory for Wednesday will be upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning for the North Ba...

UPDATE: Red Flag Warning Cancelled at 1PM, Tuesday (5/11)

Updated: 5/11/21 at 1:00 PM

RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR OFFSHORE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTH AND EAST BAY HILLS AS WELL AS THE INTERIORVALLEYS OF THE EAST BAY...The National Weather Service in San Francisco has cancelled the&nbs...

Sonoma, Marin Water Utilities Seek 20 Percent Voluntary Water Use Reduction

SONOMA, MARIN WATER UTILITIES SEEK 20 PERCENT VOLUNTARY WATER USE REDUCTION

May 4, 2021 – For Immediate Release 

Contact: Drew McIntyre 

General Manager 

North Marin Water District  

(415) 897-4133 

(Santa Rosa, CA) ...

County of Sonoma Proclaims Drought Emergency

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today adopted a resolution proclaiming a local drought emergency and requesting the governor seek a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Governor Declares Drought Emergency for Region

Governor Newsom signs an emergency drought declaration for Sonoma and Mendocino counties, both part of the Russian River watershed.

City to Distribute 12K NOAA Weather Radios to Residents to Enhance Emergency Alerting Capabilities

The City of Santa Rosa plans to distribute 12,000 All Hazards NOAA Weather Radios (NWR) to residents at drive-thru distribution events and via non-profit partnerships throughout the spring and summer. The NWRs build on the City’s existing emergency alert ...

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Support Communities Recovering from Wildfires

The order extends the state’s prohibition on price gouging for counties impacted by various wildfires in August and September 2020.

City and County Set Deadline for Private Fire Debris Removal

The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa have set June 1, 2021 as the deadline for completion of private cleanup of fire debris.

The deadline pertains to all residential property owners in Sonoma County who had homes destroyed by the 2020 Walbridge, Mey...

Skyhawk Open Space Open to the Public

Final assessment of Skyhawk Open Space determined the area was safe to reopen and the fencing has been removed for public access. The Fawn Drive pathway remains closed while repairs are completed to the damaged pedestrian bridge.

Flash Flood Watch RE-ISSUED Through Thursday (1/28)

UPDATE 1/27/21 at 3:30 p.m.

*FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA COUNTIES NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON*

The National Weather Service has re-issued a Flash Flood Watch that is now in effect and is specific to the burn are...

Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas

Cold and Wet Weather Items Needed

In preparation for the forecasted winter storm event this week, Catholic Charities’ Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), the City’s contracted outreach provider, is seeking cold and wet weather items for distribution to unsheltered community members, i...

City Sandbag Filling Station Open for Rainy Season

The City’s sandbag filling station is open for residents throughout the rainy season. For City of Santa Rosa residents who need to control rain run-off on their property, sand and bags are available for free at the City Municipal Services Center North loc...

Reminder to Residents: Be Prepared for Potential Winter Storm Hazards

The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma encourage residents living in and around wildfire burn areas to be prepared for winter storms. This means being aware of potential threats, such as flash floods, rock falls, debris flows and mud flows. To he...

Reminder to Residents: Be Prepared for Potential Winter Storm Hazards

The City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma encourage residents living in and around wildfire burn areas to be prepared for winter storms. This means being aware of potential threats, such as flash floods, rock falls, debris flows and mud flows. To he...

Wind Advisory in Effect Tuesday (1/26) through Wednesday (1/27)

The National Weather Service has UPGRADED the High Wind Watch to a WIND ADVISORY for the Bay Area including ALL of Santa Rosa from 7 PM Tuesday (1/26) through 7 AM Wednesday (1/27).

DETAILS:

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected...

New Dashboard Available for Tracking State’s Debris Removal Program

Glass Fire survivors participating in the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program can now access an informational dashboard that provides more specific details of the cleanup progress.

This Debris Operations Dashboard displays updates for cleanup activ...

Glass Fire Recovery & Rebuilding Community Meeting on Jan. 20

City staff working on Glass Fire recovery efforts will host a virtual community meeting for residents within the Glass Fire burn scar area in the Santa Rosa City limits on Wednesday, January 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meeting is meant for those ...

Access the Glass Fire Rain Ready Map

Wildfire can leave burned areas with little or no vegetation and an impaired ability to absorb rainwater, resulting in increased rainwater runoff, and a significantly higher risk of flooding and debris or mudflows. With risk still high for hazards, the Co...

Fire-Damaged Hazard Trees on Private Property Eligible for CA’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program

The City wants to ensure that ALL property owners within the Glass Fire burn scar area are aware that the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program ALSO includes the removal of fire-damaged hazard trees from private property, regardless of whether there...

Fire Debris Removal Training for Contractors and Debris Haulers

Sonoma County Environmental Health and the City of Santa Rosa, in partnership with CalRecycle and Cal OES, will hold a webinar training on Fire Debris Removal for contractors and waste haulers on Nov. 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sonoma County Added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Sonoma, Napa, and Shasta Counties added to Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support state’s response to wildfires. Those impacted are now eligible for support, including crisis counseling, housing and unemployment assistance and legal services.

Information for Voters Impacted by Disaster

Residents whose homes were destroyed by the LNU or Glass Fires are encouraged to take action to preserve their voting options. Learn about the two options for updating voting information through the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters.

Support and Supply Stations

Re-entry Materials, Supplies Available for Residents Returning to Burned Areas

Residents returning to areas burned in the Glass Fire are asked to visit  supply and support stations (also called commodity points of distribution or CPODs) operated b...