(KRON) — There is a flash flood warning in part of Sonoma County.
Willow Brook Creek in Petaluma could flood Thursday afternoon.
Here is the warning from the National Weather Service:
The area is east of Highway 101 between Penngrove and Corona Road. There are a number of subdivisions in that area.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the North Bay, as well as other parts of the Bay Area, through Sunday afternoon.
The watch is in effect for areas including Point Reyes National Seashore, North Bay interior valleys and mountains, the San Francisco Bay shorelines and the San Francisco Peninsula coasts.
Rohnert Park Expressway is closed at Stony Point Road all the way down to Redwood Drive.
KRON4’s Dan Kerman is following developments in Sonoma County.KRON4’s StormTracker4 Radar
Flood Safety Tips:
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
• Avoid walking or driving through flood waters
• Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.
• If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground. Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.
• If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Remain in the car if the water is moving.
• Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
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