LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, community residents and local officials had to deal with floodwaters and heavy amounts of rain thanks to a storm system that hit the region.
The storm led to the declaration of local emergencies by the county and the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, resulted in an evacuation of some residents in the city of Clearlake, closed schools and the county's bus service, caused temporary closures on some roadways and rapidly filled creeks, fields and streets.
The video above shows the effort to clean up and assess the situation, which was taking place Thursday.
Forecasters said another, less severe phase of the storm is expected on Friday.
VIDEO: County, cities deal with aftermath of storm
- Lake County News reports
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