Author: Doyle Rice / Source: USA TODAY
Parts of Los Angeles saw hail coming down as a big blast of cold air moves into Southern California. The National Weather Service also confirmed sightings of a few snowflakes. USA TODAY
Rivers swollen by days of heavy rain inundated portions of northern California on Wednesday, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.
However, about half of the 4,000 people ordered to leave have refused to do so. “We want you to leave now,” Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick urged. “The roads may become impassable and you may not be able to get out.”
Those who decided to stay stocked up on food and drinking water.
Two towns – Guerneville and Monte Rio – were islands surrounded by water, local officials said. The only way to reach the two communities now is by boat.
More: More rain, snow expected in storm-battered California, following days…
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