Sonoma County residents are facing uncertainty after new flood zone maps were released by FEMA, impacting property values and development in areas along the Russian River.
The new maps designate some 2,500 properties as higher flood risk, with significant implications for rebuilding and development. This has alarmed residents and business owners, including those at the Guerneville Safeway, the area’s only major grocery store.
Community members and local officials are now calling for a review of the maps and improved communication from the county. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will discuss the flood zone changes and potential solutions at their meeting today.
