PHOTOS: 'Bomb cyclone' storm slams Northern California
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Heavy waves break against the Oregon coast as a bomb cyclone storm system moves over the Northwest United States on October 24, 2021 in Depoe Bay, Oregon. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, Calif. - A ‘bomb cyclone’ system moved over the northwest on Sunday, dumping heavy rain throughout the region.
Waves crashes, trees fell, streets flooded and the power went out.
Here's a look at what happened in pictures:
It's here: Atmospheric river, strong winds create treacherous conditions in the Bay Area
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Workers try to divert water into drains as rain pours down on October 24, 2021 in Marin City, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Workers try to divert water into drains as rain pours down on October 24, 2021 in Marin City, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A category 5 atmospheric river is bringing heavy precipitation, high winds and power outages to the San Francisco Bay Area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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The storm is expected to bring anywhere between 2 to 5 inches of rain to many parts of the area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Cars sit in heavy traffic on Highway 101 on October 24, 2021 in Corte Madera, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A minivan sits stranded on a flooded street on October 24, 2021 in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A fire hydrant is almost fully submerged on a flooded street on October 24, 2021 in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Heavy rain and wind may cause flooding in some parts of the region, but could aid areas of California struggling with wildfires. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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A worker attempts to clear a drain in a flooded street on October 24, 2021 in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A road closed sign floats on a flooded street on October 24, 2021 in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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A pedestrian carries an umbrella as he walks on a flooded street on October 24, 2021 in San Rafael, California. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)