Unfortunate news for the River Rats. 

"The Russian River is expected to hit flood stage at 32 feet in Guerneville about 7 p.m. today and to crest at about 36 feet early Thursday and begin dropping immediately." – The Press Democrat

Happily we’re in no danger of being flooded out. We’re situated high on a hill and the river meanders safely along its circuitous route through the valley just northwest of our location. 

Not only that, but the flood doesn’t look to be too severe. Historically it doesn’t look like it will make the top ten.

1. Feb. 18, 1986: 48.56
2. Jan. 9-10, 1995: 48.01
3. Dec. 23, 1955: 46.95
4. Dec. 23, 1964: 46.85
5. Jan. 1, 1997: 45.10
6. Jan. 5, 1966: 42.53
7. March 10, 1995: 42.24
8. Jan. 27, 1983: 41.63
9. Jan. 24, 1970: 41.2
10. Feb. 1, 1963: 40.95

As the forecast above mentions, floodwater is predicted to recede by Thursday morning. That should be good news for those hardy souls living in the low lying areas of the Guerneville and Cazadero areas.