The aftermath of the latest Bay Area storm: trees down, rocks on roadways
OAKLAND, Calif. - The heavy storm that rolled through the region on Wednesday may not have been as brutal as predicted in all nine counties, but people died and property was destroyed in pockets throughout the Bay Area.
Trees came down. Fences were uprooted. And rocks and mud slid down onto roadways.
Thursday is expected to see more lingering rain with a brief break on Friday before another series of storms over the weekend into next week.
Here's a look at some of the storm damage in photos.
Damage to the pier in Capitola on Jan. 4, 2023. Photo: Santa Cruz County
Flood damage to Capitola and the wharf on Jan. 4, 2023. Photo: Kurt Langhoff
The Russian River could surpass flood stage by Jan. 5, 2023.
Crews in Richmond put plastic bags on a hillside to prevent further sliding. Jan. 4, 2023
A large tree fell in Piedmont at Wildwood and Winsor avenues. Jan. 4, 2023
A car is submerged under an overpass in Oakland. Jan. 4, 2023
Crews in Richmond put plastic bags on a hillside to prevent further sliding. Jan. 4, 2023
A van drives through a flooded street in Martinez. Jan. 4, 2023
The awning of a Valero gas station in Daly City blew off in the wind and rain. Jan. 4, 2023
A deer caught in the rain in the North Bay. Jan. 4, 2023
A severe flooding sign in Mill Valley where several drivers had to be rescued from rising waters. Jan. 4, 2023
Creek rises in Santa Rosa on Jan. 4, 2023 during stormy weather.
Crews clear away debris in the North Bay on Jan. 4, 2023
A tree fell on Arun Bhatangar's Mercedes in Newark on Jan. 4, 2023. No one was injured.
This fence in Berkeley fell in a huge wind gust on Jan. 4, 2023. It had been put up 60 years ago. Photo: Mark Chekel
This tree fell down in San Francisco on Ripley and Folsom streets. Jan. 4, 2024 Photo: LisaLu415