Whilst many local people will remember key storm events, such as the well documented Great Storm of 1987, or Fleetwood being submerged by the tide when the seawall burst in November 1977, there have been scores of other flooding events. Freak rain storms and super high tides have caused chaos across the coast, particularly at this time of year.As well as the more memorable storms, we’ve picked out a handful of weather pictures from lesser known events caused by the elements. Readers may remember some of them.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.