Stunning Redwood mansion teeters on edge of collapse after biblical flooding

A large redwood mansion in Sonoma County is on the brink of collapse after intense flooding struck Northern California.

Heavy rains have pummeled the town of Guerneville, located along the historic Russian River. The storm caused the home to slip off its foundation, and parts of the structure are now giving way. Its retaining wall has also been washed out as the relentless rain continues.

Residents living downhill from the property are concerned the unoccupied house — which was still under construction — could crash onto their homes if it fully collapses.

May Maye, who lives across the street, told KTVU she heard a loud noise before learning what had happened. “I just heard ‘boom,’ and actually, the next-door neighbor called me and told me, ‘Hey, the house is falling down,’” she said.

According to Maye, a parking space beneath the house was being built, and several trees had recently been removed. “They cut out a couple trees and when you pull out trees, there’s gonna be erosion,” she said.

Despite the danger, Maye said she does not plan to leave. She added that she loves living in the area.

On Monday, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for residents on Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue due to the risk of landslides and falling trees. In a Facebook post, officials urged residents to prepare by gathering essential belongings, mapping out evacuation routes, and staying alert.

“Remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen. If you feel unsafe, leave immediately and do not wait for an evacuation order,” the message stated.

Sgt. Juan Valencia of the sheriff’s office told The Post that while neighbors have been notified, conditions have not yet escalated to a mandatory evacuation order.

“The area is under an evacuation warning and has potential for trees to fall,” Valencia said. “They don’t have to leave. It’s a warning. We just want people to know of the danger.”

Valencia said engineers from Permit Sonoma are expected to assess the site. Landslide specialists will determine whether additional action is necessary and whether the warning should be upgraded to a mandatory evacuation order. The exact number of homes affected by the warning has not been released.

Calls to Permit Sonoma seeking comment were not immediately returned.