BOSTON'S Long Wharf has been submerged underwater as a winter storm ravages the city and the rest of the East Coast, leaving more than a million without power in the US.
There were nearly 71,000 outages in Massachusetts alone by 8.45am on Friday.
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Chart House restaurant and Preferred Services Co., which are situated by the wharf, experienced the devastation of the storm first-hand.
Jacob Smith of Preferred Services Co. told CBS News: “I've actually been doing this for about three years now and I've never seen it like this before. This is insane, we've had many storms but nothing to this magnitude, this is insane.”
Chart House was forced to close for lunch as outdoor dining at the business is submerged in water.
Jordyn Jagolinzer of WBZ tweeted a photograph of the storm's aftermath and wrote: "Here in Long Wharf in #Boston, it’s completely flooded out! The seats at Chart House as you can see, are under water…"
Fortunately, the heaviest rain has passed.
Light rain continued until about 4pm.
However, things aren't looking well for those traveling to or from Boston as several flights have been delayed and cancelled.
There are also reports of fallen trees and tree limbs in roadways.
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Police and firefighters in both Freetown, Massachusetts, and Boxford have posted photos of the damage on Facebook and Twitter to inform residents to take alternate routes.
"Malbone Road at the intersection with Richmond Rd. (Rte. 79) is CLOSED due to a downed tree & electrical equipment. SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE," writes the Freetown Police Department.
As the day goes on, the weather is set to pivot and bring in freezing air and temperatures in the 20s.
Between 4pm and 8pm, residents can expect winds of about 30-50mph and possible iced over roads and surfaces, reported CBS.
There is also a chance that squalls and snow showers will pass through during the evening.
