The Boxing Day floods of 2015 were triggered by Storm Eva, which brought unprecedented rainfall leading to the River Aire bursting its banks and causing widespread flooding, particularly along Kirkstall Road and in Leeds city centre. The extreme weather event was one of the worst in the city's history, damaging 3,355 properties and leading to significant power outages and emergency rescues. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase the devastation and extent of the flooding, widely-regarded as the worst in Leeds for at least 70 years. READ MORE: The Leeds flood warning siren - Here’s everything you need to know LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Boxing Day floods
A bird's eye view of the flooding over the Kirkstall Road area. | Glen Minikin Photo: Glen Minikin
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Kirkstall Road turned into a river of water causing devastation for shops. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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A cyclist attempts to navigate Kirkstall Road. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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These cyclists take a photo of the flooding from dry(ish) land. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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This photo from Viaduct Road shows the extent of the flooding. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Flooding on the train line. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson