Storms brought chaos to the city centre at the worst possible time back in July 2002 - evening rush hour. These photos show the impact of a deluge of rain in a short space of time caused widespread disruption leaving motorists stranded, frustrated and facing long, long delays. READ MORE: Why these 17 historic photos are the talk of Leeds
1. Flooding in Leeds
Ambulance drivers ponder over what to do with a colleagues stranded vehicle and passengers on the Leeds Inner Ring Road.
2. Flooding in Leeds
Daylight turned to darkness at Westgate in the city centre during the storm. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Flooding in Leeds
Drivers battle through the floods on Kirstall Road in Leeds. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Flooding in Leeds
People abandoned any hope of catching a bus and walked home. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Flooding in Leeds
Police were soon on the scene on the Inner Ring Road at Wellington Bridge. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Flooding in Leeds
These Good Samaritans attempted to start clearing the floodwaters. Photo: Bruce Rollinson