Homes across Sheffield have been devastated by the flooding.Homes across Sheffield have been devastated by the flooding.
Homes across Sheffield have been devastated by the flooding.

Sheffield Flood 2019: Dramatic images from one of the city's wettest days in living memory

Torrential rain has battered Sheffield and South Yorkshire in recent days. These photos show the extent of the damage caused by the floods.
By Conor Marlborough
Published 8th Nov 2019, 14:33 BST
Updated 8th Nov 2019, 14:35 BST

Take a look at the extent of the flooding in Sheffield and South Yorkshire after heaviest November rainfall in the area since the year 2000.

Families who had flocked to the Meadowhall shopping centre for its annual Christmas lights switch on were left stranded there after the nearby River Don burst its banks.

1. The River Don burst its banks

Families who had flocked to the Meadowhall shopping centre for its annual Christmas lights switch on were left stranded there after the nearby River Don burst its banks. Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS.com

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Some people were forced to stay overnight in Meadowhall shopping centre after heavy rain and flooding caused local roads to become gridlocked.

2. A lorry drives through floodwater near Meadowhall

Some people were forced to stay overnight in Meadowhall shopping centre after heavy rain and flooding caused local roads to become gridlocked. Photo: Danny Lawson

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A car sits in floodwater near Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield.

3. A stranded car at Meadowhall

A car sits in floodwater near Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield. Photo: Danny Lawson

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High floodwaters outside The Riverside, near Hillsborough.

4. Flooding at the Riverside.

High floodwaters outside The Riverside, near Hillsborough. Photo: 3rd Party

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