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Russian River Projected To Flood Overnight In Sonoma County

GUERNEVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Sonoma County authorities are recommending hundreds of people evacuate the lowest lying areas near the Russian River, which is projected to start overflowing overnight.

Federal flood forecaster Alan Haynes says the Russian River is expected to exceed flood stage at 3 a.m. Friday and that the peak of the flooding will occur by 10 a.m.

He says moderate flooding is expected to affect numerous businesses and homes in the lowest sections of Guerneville and Monte Rio.

Sonoma County spokeswoman Christin Williams says authorities are recommending people in up to 300 homes evacuate.

Forecasters are also warning of minor flooding along the Sacramento River in Tehama County and another tributary, Cache Creek, in Yolo County.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press.

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