Live updates: Sonoma County floodwaters recede; 2 people who drowned still not identified

In the North Bay, the powerful storms and surging flood waters claimed the lives of two men.

In the North Bay, the powerful storms and surging flood waters claimed the lives of two men.

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says one man died while trying to drive through water that was about 6-feet deep.

And another man was found dead in a Santa Rosa Creek.

As the storm and flooding eases, homes and businesses are dealing with the aftermath left behind.

Russell Rottkamp works at The Hotbox food truck off Highway 116 and Neely Road in Guerneville.

The relentless rain for three days last week caused the Russian River to flood in spots. That sent surging floodwaters towards homes and businesses.

"It was really bad. This whole area was flooded," said Rottkamp. "So, the water came up to about here."

Rottkamp says three feet of water flowed through the doors of the game room at Peewee Golf and Arcade.

"Luckily, it wasn't a lot of mud," said Rottkamp.

Now everything needs to be power washed including the miniature golf course.

"He is power washing everything right now. to clean up all the debris and mud and silt that came from the river," said Rottkamp.

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department says a man died after he drove his car into flooded Mays Canyon Road in Guerneville.

Authorities say the water was about 6-feet deep.

"Saturday, around 11:30, a call came in from a person who saw a car bobbing in the water," said Misti Wood, spokesperson for Sonoma County Sheriff's Department.

That incident happened by Pee Wee Golf and Arcade.

"It's about 150 yards down the road," said Tim Bosque of Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. "I saw the helicopters and the fire trucks heading out there."

Authorities say in Santa Rosa on Saturday, another man was found dead in Piner Creek by a popular hiking trail. People in the area say that creek rose at least 6 feet after record rainfall. A reminder today from law enforcement.

"Our message to the public always is turn around, don't drown. It's not worth your life," said Wood. "We don't know how deep it is. It's hard to tell if there is a current. We don't even know what the surface is underneath."

Residents and businesses on the Russian River are trying to move forward after last week's atmospheric river brought heavy rain and flooding.

In the North Bay, people are cleaning up and drying off.

Residents and businesses on the Russian River are trying to move forward after last week's atmospheric river brought heavy rain and flooding, leaving behind a big mess.

"I think the owner and I have wanted to cry, but we haven't yet," said Joey Luiz.

Luiz is still checking out all the flood damage inside the Surrey Resort in Guerneville where he's manager.

After 72 hours of epic rain, more than three feet of floodwater got inside the resort's historic great hall. Furnishings and appliances were floating.

There was more water in the parking lot.

"When I came in yesterday, it was floating," said Oli Pospelova.

Pospelova, who works in the cafe, showed us the toppled fridge. She can't believe the damage.

"It's heartbreaking. I'm still recovering, in shock. This is my first experience with flooding. It's a learning experience too. Next time, we'll be more prepared," Pospelova said.

"We did save a few things on the bar, but for the most part, we've seen 80% loss of stuff in here," said Luiz.

Flooding remains a very real issue across the area where the swollen Russian River is still leaving some roads, even vineyards underwater.

The floodwater rose several feet inside a downtown Guerneville mobile home park. It has now receded but lots of debris was left behind.

"It came up to the second step. That was 34 feet where it crested," said resident Nicolai Lisiukoff.

Some are singing the blues. They live near Johnson's Beach and are now waiting on higher ground for the river to recede, so they can return home.

Back at Surrey Resort, the team is starting to clean up and dry out.

"Now we are going to clean up, recover and move forward," Pospelova said.

A San Mateo home is red tagged after a large oak tree came crashing onto it Saturday morning.
The tree split in half, then fell onto the roof above a woman's bedroom.
She was not hurt.
Maple Street between Barneson and Madison Avenues is back open Sunday after being temporarily closed.

A San Mateo home is red tagged after a large oak tree came crashing onto it Saturday morning.

There is a Flood Advisory until 6 a.m. Monday for portions of central Sonoma.
There is a possibility of minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas.
This is in particular for Santa Rosa, Graton & Forestville.