
The rains finally came in full force, and, when they did, the impact was immediate in Berkeley. Not only did the rain gear need to be hauled out of storage, but the city’s creeks began to gush and its drains bowed under the pressure and failed to drain.
Above, a photo by Andy Fremder of Vicente Creek yesterday. Below, Codornices Creek also after yesterday’s rains, shot by D.H Parks who also took the photo of the parallel bars and puddle at the track at King Middle School.

The forecast

Below, city employees trying to unblock a drain on the corner of Ashby and Shattuck this morning.

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