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.
9. Attercliffe
The scene om Attercliffe Photo: JPIMedia
10. Damage at Bramall Lane
The shattered wreckage of one of Bramall Lane floodlight pylons Photo: JPIMedia
11. Emergency Gale Centre
An Emergency Gale Centre was set up in Hurlfield Secondary Boys School for families made homeless by the gales. Picture shows some of the homeless receiving emergency meals laid on by the school meals staff at the centre. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Newman & Son
J Newman & Son business damaged Photo: JPIMedia