Environment Canada lifted rain and snowfall warnings across B.C.'s South Coast Thursday after the second major storm of the season pounded the region.

Heavy downpours caused severe flooding in parts of Metro Vancouver Wednesday, as residents scrambled to clear storm drains clogged by fallen leaves. Hydro crews struggled to restore power, their efforts hampered by fallen trees and branches.

According to BC Hydro, nearly 1,000 people were still without power Thursday afternoon, including residents in parts of Surrey, Langley, Hope and North Vancouver.

“We’ve had lots of wind-related calls,” said West Vancouver Police Const. Jeff Palmer. “Fortunately, no significant injuries or anything of that sort, but just quite a hectic day and quite rough weather all around.”

Vancouver intersections such as McGill and Nanaimo streets also experienced flooding.

The rain also shut down the Coquitlam West Coast Express station for about two hours Wednesday afternoon.

Many of the floodwaters had receded by nightfall, but in some areas, the damage had already been done.

Drivers near Still Creek and Westminster avenues in Burnaby were forced to abandon their vehicles, some of which were almost fully submerged.

A nearby parkade also flooded, leaving drivers to worry about whether the water would damage the engine or electrical systems in their cars.

“I was immediately worried…if something does happen, if the electrical or something goes, are we up Still Creek without a paddle?” said Dave McKay, who called his wife to alert her about the floodwaters in the area.

According to ICBC, drivers who have comprehensive coverage don’t have to worry about the cost of repairs. Cars that don’t have the insurance option, however, could be considered write-offs should such damage occur.

Heavy rain continued on Thursday, making cleanup efforts difficult for city crews.

On Wednesday, Environment Canada also issued a snowfall warning for Whistler, where the storm system caused a blizzard which led to reduced speed limits and a brief closure of the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Experts say this kind of weather does not come as a surprise.

“October seems to be that month where it can either be good or bad and I think we were kind of lucky in the first half of October and now we’re getting into pretty typical fall-like weather,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald.

Another fall storm is expected to hit the South Coast Friday.

Environment Canada said the rain will likely last through next Monday before skies clear on Tuesday.

With a report from CTV Vancouver’s St John Alexander.