The Star's front page of February 16 1962The Star's front page of February 16 1962
The Star's front page of February 16 1962

The day a hurricane hit Sheffield - leaving four dead and hundreds injured

Friday February 16 1962 was one of the darkest days in Sheffield’s history as a hurricane battered the city leaving four dead and more than 250 injured.
By Ben Green
Published 2nd Oct 2019, 14:04 BST
Updated 2nd Oct 2019, 14:31 BST

Winds of 96mph caused damage to 70,000 homes across the city and hundreds were left homeless. Here are some of the dramatic photos from that terrible day.

Damage form the Sheffield Hurricane, 1962

1. Scaffolding blown down

Damage form the Sheffield Hurricane, 1962 Photo: JPIMedia

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Residents of Skye Edge Avenue get a roof over their heads as workmen lay tarpaulin to protect their hurrican ravaged homes Feb 17th 1962

2. Roofs ripped off

Residents of Skye Edge Avenue get a roof over their heads as workmen lay tarpaulin to protect their hurrican ravaged homes Feb 17th 1962 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne

3. Storm damage in Arbourthorne

Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne Photo: JPIMedia

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Homeless Mrs E Hallam, of Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne and her 15-year old daughter Pamela, with their dog Rover, find refuge for themselves and their belongings at Hurlfield Boys’ School

4. People left homeless

Homeless Mrs E Hallam, of Errington Avenue, Arbourthorne and her 15-year old daughter Pamela, with their dog Rover, find refuge for themselves and their belongings at Hurlfield Boys’ School Photo: JPIMedia

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