PHOTOS: 'Bomb cyclone' storm slams Northern California
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:
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
From rock slides to flooding, the atmospheric river and sustained high winds have been wreaking havoc all across the Bay Area.
From rock slides to flooding, the atmospheric river and sustained high winds have been wreaking havoc all across the Bay Area.
Buildings evacuating due to leaning tree in San Francisco
Video: The Citizen App.
Video: The Citizen App.
BART service restored after fallen tree branch interrupts service
A fallen tree branch that blocked BART tracks Sunday morning between Daly City and Balboa Park stations has been cleared, BART officials said.
A fallen tree branch that blocked BART tracks Sunday morning between Daly City and Balboa Park stations has been cleared, BART officials said.
Evacuation order issued for portions San Mateo County
An evacuation order has been issued for areas of San Mateo County after the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch and wind advisory Saturday afternoon for portions of the CZU Lightning Complex burn area.
An evacuation order has been issued for areas of San Mateo County after the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch and wind advisory Saturday afternoon for portions of the CZU Lightning Complex burn area.
Atmospheric river makes for treacherous weather in the Bay Area
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from Rohnert Park.
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from Rohnert Park.
First fire, then potential flood: Mother Nature takes 2nd swipe at some areas
Rain moving in Saturday night is just the beginning of a storm expected to bring intense rainfall across the Bay Area. First responders are worried areas with burn scars could break loose, sending debris flowing down hills.
Rain moving in Saturday night is just the beginning of a storm expected to bring intense rainfall across the Bay Area. First responders are worried areas with burn scars could break loose, sending debris flowing down hills.
Despite drought, potential flooding is concern in Napa
The rainstorm headed to the Bay Area is greatly needed but may come with its own set of problems.
The rainstorm headed to the Bay Area is greatly needed but may come with its own set of problems.
Storm preparations ramp up ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
Storm preparations are in full gear across the Bay Area with Sunday’s atmospheric river system expected bring heavy rainfall to the region.
Storm preparations are in full gear across the Bay Area with Sunday’s atmospheric river system expected bring heavy rainfall to the region.
What is a debris flow, and why is it so worrisome?
Debris flows develop during intense rainfall, changing the earth into a flowing river of mud. They can flow rapidly, striking with little or no warning at avalanche speeds - faster than a person can run.
Debris flows develop during intense rainfall, changing the earth into a flowing river of mud. They can flow rapidly, striking with little or no warning at avalanche speeds - faster than a person can run.
Evacuation warnings issued due to debris flow for parts of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
National Weather Service issues several weather advisories for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories for various parts of the Bay Area beginning Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories for various parts of the Bay Area beginning Sunday.
Russian River rubber dam to be deflated ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
Russian River dam to be deflated today ahead of atmospheric river
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
Preparations underway in San Francisco ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from San Francisco.
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from San Francisco.
Severe weather weekend expected; San Francisco prepares
In San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission spent the day checking catch basins, many now filled with water or covered in debris.
In San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission spent the day checking catch basins, many now filled with water or covered in debris.
Here comes the atmospheric river: Bay Area about to get soaked
Here's what you need to know about the atmospheric river barreling toward the Bay Area.
Here's what you need to know about the atmospheric river barreling toward the Bay Area.
PG&E working to minimize storm-related outages this weekend
With the biggest storm of the rainy season, so far, bearing down on us, Pacific Gas & Electric says it's doing everything it can to minimize, downsize and limit any storm-induced outages over the weekend.
With the biggest storm of the rainy season, so far, bearing down on us, Pacific Gas & Electric says it's doing everything it can to minimize, downsize and limit any storm-induced outages over the weekend.
Flash Flood Watch issued for parts of Bay Area starting Sunday
With an "atmospheric river" set to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, the National Weather Service on Friday issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of the region, particularly areas that burned in wildfires last year.
With an "atmospheric river" set to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, the National Weather Service on Friday issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of the region, particularly areas that burned in wildfires last year.
Rain in California won’t be enough to ease severe drought
Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.
Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.