Heavy rainfall sends Russian River over its banks

Homes and businesses are inundated by floodwaters Wednesday in Guerneville, Calif.

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Feb. 27, 2019 4:16 PM PT

A flooded house in Guerneville, Calif. on Wednesday. The flooding Russian River turned some communties into islands accessible only by boat.

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Floodwater nears mailboxes in Forestville, Calif. The Russian River has crested over flood stage and is expected to continue to inundate the town of Guerneville and nearby areas.

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A kayaker paddles through a flooded neighborhood Wednesday in Guerneville, Calif.

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