Disastrous flooding is forecast to occur along the lower Russian River. Much of downtown Guerneville will become inundated. Many roads will flood making travel nearly impossible throughout the reach. In Guerneville HWY 116 west of town closed. Safeway floods. In Monte Rio and Guerneville Park the main business sections flood.

The Russian River (Southern Pomo: Ashokawna, Spanish: Río Ruso) is a southward-flowing river that drains 1,485 sq mi (3,850 km 2) [4] of Sonoma and Mendocino counties in Northern California.

Follow the Russian River as it winds through northern Sonoma County on its way from Cloverdale, through Geyserville and down to Healdsburg. Stops along the way include sculpture gardens, winery tasting rooms, Michelin-starred restaurants, and more. Explore the Russian River Valley North Itinerary.

This portion of our guide to the Russian River Valley follows the lazily meandering river on its journey through northern Sonoma County as it heads from Cloverdale, through Geyserville and down to Healdsburg.

Walk among ancient redwoods, paddle down the river in a kayak or canoe, and experience the spectacular majesty of a Sonoma County getaway.

Nov 23, 2015 · Russian River Valley is one of the most naturally beautiful, relaxing places in California, and there is no shortage of things to see, do, eat and drink here. Use this guide to choose a few for your visit, and then make plans to come back to do the rest!

6 days ago · Sonoma County drenched by deluge that reached a peak Tuesday, raising the Russian River toward flood stage, closing dozens of roads, including HIghway 101 in Windsor, and causing mudslides, one of ...

The Russian River runs through Sonoma County from Cloverdale in the north to Jenner in the west. Seven Regional Parks located along the way provide access for kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and inner tubes. Paddling season is typically May through September.

While Russian River is in northern Sonoma County, it is not the region you would typically think of when visiting Sonoma Wine Country. The Russian River Valley region is famous for...

The Russian River is 110 miles long with headwaters North of Ukiah, near Willits, that flow southward to Forestville where it runs West and empties into the Pacific at Jenner, entirely on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Pomo, Miwok and Wappo Native American tribes.