On Dec 31, 2005, after over 10 inches of rain had fallen within a week, and nearly 5 inches fell within 24 hours, major flooding occurred thoughout Sonoma Valley. Images below show some of the images and effects of the New Years Eve 2005 flood.
Upstream from Boyes Bridge at 9:30 AM
Water damage to backyards in Boyes Springs.
Boyes Bridge at 9:30 AM. Water was at level of bridge deck earlier.
Water heaves against piling on bridge at Sonoma Developmental Center.
Many homes along Sonoma Creek in Glen Ellen were damaged by floodwaters.
10:30 AM. Water pounds home along Sonoma Creek in Glen Ellen. Water level was several feet higher than shown in photo a few hours earlier.
Backyard statue watches as water recedes.
High water line on Carriger Creek
Fish left at high water line shown in previous photo
Hwy 121 emerges from flood at Schellville
Damage left at junction of Hwys 121 and 12 in Schellville
