Sheffield floods off the Wicker, Sheffield, on June 25, 2007

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Sheffield retro: Looking back at the floods of June 2007 which will live long in our memories

By Jane Salt

Published 25th Jun 2025, 05:00 BST

The floods of June 2007 will go down in history as one of the worst natural disasters this region has ever seen.

Two people died and thousands were flooded out of their homes after torrential rain hit the region on June 25, 2007.

These photos from our archive take a look back at the devastation caused in Sheffield and South Yorkshire at the time.

1. After the flood

Abandoned cars in Brightside Lane, Sheffield, on June 27, 2006 Photo: Steve Ellis

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2. Under water

Meadowhall is under water on June 25, 2007 Photo: Roger Nadal

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3. Rescue

Firefighters rescue resident Rose Ford from her flooded Ecclesfield home on June 26, 2007 Photo: Steve Ellis

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4. Wicker

Struggling through the floods in the Wicker, Sheffield, on June 26, 2007 Photo: Roger Nadal

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Sheffield retro: Looking back at the floods of June 2007 which will live long in our memories

1. After the flood

2. Under water

3. Rescue

4. Wicker

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