Wet Weather Wreaks Havoc in the Bay Area

Highways Turned into Rivers

The Bay Area is cleaning up after a recent storm, and the aftermath is not pretty. Highways turned into rivers, businesses took a hit, and residents are left wondering what's next.

• Highway 101 in Corte Madera and Larkspur was underwater, with cars stranded in floodwaters up to three feet deep.
• Even gas stations weren't safe, with pumps submerged in Larkspur.

Coastal Areas Brace for Impact

Coastal regions prepared for the worst, with wind speeds hitting 45 miles per hour. Residents were on high alert.

• PG&E kept a close eye on the situation, warning that soggy ground could lead to more flooding and make it tough for crews to access problem areas.

Finding Fun in the Storm

Not everyone was complaining. Some folks from San Jose and Dublin embraced the weather, finding fun in the rain and wind.

• Students turned flooded parking lots into makeshift wakeboarding spots, inspired by viral videos.

Unprecedented Flooding

For long-time residents, this storm was unprecedented.

• Larkspur locals shared stories of never seeing such high water levels, with homes and streets flooded.
• Neighbors pitched in, helping each other clean up and protect their properties.
• Some even used sandbags for the first time, a sign of how serious the situation had become.

Dramatic Scenes and Lasting Impacts

The storm also caused some dramatic scenes, like a partial cliff collapse in Santa Cruz.

• It's a reminder that extreme weather can have lasting impacts, as seen with the two-year closure of part of West Cliff Drive after last year's winter storms.