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.

5. Storm Desmond
Two trees wedged into a decorative arch on Skerton Bridge after the flooding. Photo: Rob Lock


7. Storm Desmond
Clearing debris from a stanchion of the Greyhound Bridge. Photo: Rob Lock

8. Storm Desmond
Workers clear Low Road at the Crook O'Lune near Caton which was closed due to flood debris and damage. Photo: Rob Lock