Kayakers Take to Flooded Streets of San Rafael as Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rainfall

A hazardous atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall to San Rafael in the California Bay Area, prompting flash flood warnings in the state’s north on October 24.

As much as 12 inches of rain had fallen in the northern Bay Area by Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

This video shows streets in San Rafael underwater during a flash flood brought by the rain. Two people in a kayak signal to oncoming traffic at the end of the street, as seen in a video posted to Twitter by BenHomsukhon. Credit: BenHomsukhon via Storyful