Roads were left with significant damage as a powerful storm swept the bay area of the Californian city of San Mateo and downed trees, devastating the local infrastructure.

Thunder and hail ravaged the area as a winter storm struck many Californian towns and caused irreparable damage.

A flood watch was in effect through the afternoon of 10th January, as the National Weather Service had declared.

Residents from several nearby towns and areas had to be evacuated from their homes, local media reported.