Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Julie Bower photographed the Gualala River on Tuesday and again this morning. After the river-of-rain deluges on Monday and Tuesday, the river full to the brim. By Wednesday morning the river was flowing completely over much of the sandbar.

So far, so good when it comes to this river. Other rivers, especially the Russian River, are flooding badly today. We received 9.60 inches from this rain event, bringing us to 47 inches season to date.

Thanks to Julie for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Many roads are either flooded or blocked by landslides. With the Garcia River flooding Highway One north of Point Arena, and other roads south of Point Arena closed, we are effectively blocked on the coast today. If you are thinking of coming here, best to wait a few days.

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Rick and I ventured out into the storm to take a look at the Gualala River. We received 4.55 inches of rain yesterday, and the watershed received much more. Here's what it looked like around noon today.

The Gualala River Bridge has never flooded, according to local expert Steve McLaughlin. Steve said in the early 1980's it came within a few feet of the bridge deck, but it didn't flood. It's not expected to flood during this storm either. But here's a look at it - I took these photosfrom the bend in the road at Gualala Point Regional Park.

Highway 1 is closed north of Point Arena due to flooding of the Garcia River. You can get reports on this closure at this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236967076730512/

As this morning, we have received 42 inches of the wet stuff - rain! - season to date. No drought here, not this year. Hooray!

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Kenny Jowers took this photo of a rainbow on  his ranch. He entitled it "Hope between storms."

It's a beautiful scene with the horses, the rainbow, and the lush grass.

Thanks to Kenny for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Catherine Miller found this big tooth recently. She wondered which animal it came from.

Ken Bailey took a look at this photo and he believes it is the tooth of either a CA Sea Lion or a Harbor Seal. It's a pretty fun find!

Thanks to Catherine for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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There have been multiple sightings of several Red-shouldered Hawks recently. Richard Zweig photographed one perched on top of a bush.

These medium-size hawks prey on rodents, frogs and snakes. Perhaps Richard found this hawk listening for its next meal. They have a whistling call, which you can listen to here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/sounds

Thanks To Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

We are having another sunny day, but there is rain coming in a few days!