Thursday's storm gave way to large waves along the Santa Cruz coast, triggering a coastal infrastructure closure that shut down everything from beaches to the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Santa Cruz officials closed the wharf and issued safety measures due to a high surf warning with waves over 30 feet.

A powerful storm has impacted the Central Coast, causing flooding, downed trees, and high surf, with evacuation warnings issued and later lifted for several areas.

Due to predicted high swell and severe weather, the city of Santa Cruz will close the Santa Cruz Wharf and multiple beaches ...