Russian River

Flood warnings remained in place Monday night for some neighborhoods along the Russian River as heavier rain is set to push through into the morning.

Flood waters began to go down a little in some neighborhoods along the Russian River Monday night, even as the river continues to rise. And flood warnings remain in place as heavier rain is set to push through into the morning. Thom Jensen reports.

Multiple rounds of rain will return to the Bay Area Saturday through Tuesday, bringing with them the possibility of flooding, landslides, power outages and other problems, according to weather officials. Jeff Ranieri, Alyssa Goard and Jodi Hernandez report.

The National Weather Service said Friday that several rivers in the greater Bay Area could begin flooding by early next week as the latest in a series of winter storms hits the region.

Residents along the Russian River in Sonoma County are gearing up for significant flooding as the next wave of storms rolls in. Jodi Hernandez reports.

Potentially toxic algal mats have been identified in the Russian River and the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is warning those who boat, fish, or swim in the river to exercise caution.

California’s drought conditions are now prompting North Bay leaders to discuss the long range impact of the Russian River. Sonoma County leaders will hold a virtual town hall to discuss drought emergency and the Russian River’s third straight year of below-average rainfall.

Thousands of water rights holders in the Russian River watershed could soon lose access to their water after state regulators approved emergency drought rules Tuesday.

A current regulation that curtails water rights in the Russian River watershed set to expire in July may be extended due to the continuing drought, according to the state agency charged with balancing all water needs of the state.

A dry winter and early warm temperatures have prompted the Sonoma County Water Agency to start an annual process drawing water from the Russian River weeks earlier than normal.