2 die in storm flooding-related incidents in Sonoma County, officials say

ByCornell Barnard KGO logo
Sunday, November 24, 2024 1:05AM
2 die in storm flooding-related incidents in Sonoma Co.: officials
Two people have died following the storm that battered the Bay Area. One person was found in a car submerged in water in Guerneville.

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Two people have died following the storm that battered the Bay Area. Their bodies were discovered on Saturday. Officials say both incidents happened in Sonoma County.

One person was found in a car submerged in water on Mays Canyon Rd. and Highway 116 in Guerneville.

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The Sonoma County Sheriff's Department says they drove into flood waters, and it's unclear if there were any barricades.

Crews tried to rescue the driver, but it was too late. The water was about 6 feet deep.

In Santa Rosa, a man's body was recovered on Piner Creek at Guerneville Rd.

The circumstances surrounding the death are not clear.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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