Highway 1 is closed at the Garcia River in Point Arena due to flooding. This Caltrans camera shows the flooding in the distance on the afternoon of January 7. (Caltrans via Bay City News)

This is a developing situation. Updated information will be published at the top of this article.

Update 1/7/23 10:14 p.m.: Lightning strikes are being report in the Point Arena, Ukiah and Hopland areas as the storm train continues through the county. Additionally, the South Coast Fire Protection District has closed Highway 1 from Pacific Woods Dr. to Hubert Ave. to remove a large tree blocking the road in downtown Gualala. The road is anticipated to reopen at approximately 11 p.m. tonight.

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