Storm Desmond – described as an ‘extratropical cyclone’ – caused devastating flooding in Lancaster, between December 3 and 8, 2015, which effectively cut off the city from the outside world.
Army trucks were stationed at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary to act as ambulances after flooding cut the city off from the power grid and blocked all but one access route.
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they had 300 calls in a day and attended 200 incidents.
Key areas across Lancaster were flooded including Caton Road, St George’s Quay, Stonewell, Cable Street, with restaurants, businesses and houses impacted.
These pictures from our archives bring back memories of the devastating impact of Storm Desmond.
4. Storm Desmond
Firefighters pumping out flooded buildings on Cable Street. Photo: Rob Lock