Stormy Nights Leave North Bay Reeling: Power Outages and Downed Trees

The North Bay faced another challenging night as a powerful storm system persisted, causing widespread damage.

Storm Details

• Duration: Third night of heavy rain and strong winds
• Type: Atmospheric river, bringing significant moisture and potential flooding
• Peak Impact: Thursday night, with strong winds, heavy rain, tornado warnings, and thunderstorms

Rainfall Totals (Last 24 Hours)

• Sonoma County Airport: 0.47 inches
• Napa County Airport: 0.62 inches
• Wettest Spot: Lake Sonoma with 1.87 inches

Power Outages

• Total Outages (Friday Morning): 4,361 customers in Sonoma County
• Areas Affected: Mostly unincorporated areas, with 185 current outages
• Restoration Progress: 98.1% of customers had power restored
• Major Outage: Bodega area (457 people affected due to a fallen tree on a power line)
• Expected Restoration: By 6 p.m. on Friday

Damage and Hazards

• Wind Damage: Several fallen trees causing power outages and road closures
• Additional Rainfall: Another quarter-inch expected on Friday before tapering off
• Weather Forecast: Clear by Saturday morning, dry through next week
• High Surf Advisory: In effect through 10 p.m. on Friday along the North Bay coast, with waves up to 25 feet high