19 dramatic retro pictures from 2014 when Blackpool was hit by a red weather warning as Storm Eowyn hits

It was back in 2014 when the whole of the Fylde Coast suffered devastating damage as winds up to 100mph hit. Parts of North Pier were stripped to match wood, foam whipped up from the raging tide flooded the seafront, buildings were damaged and trees were uprooted.

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