The city has been forced to deal with its fair share of extreme weather events of near biblical proportions through the decades. And the flooding has brought commuter chaos, rescues, cancellations and postponements. Yet each time residents responded with a spirit and defiance to be proud of. How many of these extreme episodes of flooding do you remember? CHANGING LEEDS: Demolished Leeds landmarks | Leeds International Pool | Leeds Inner Ring Road |Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
8. August 2004
A bus makes its way through flooding on Easterley Road after torential rain hit Leeds. | jpimedia Photo: Tony Johnson
9. August 2004
A learner driver battles through flooding on the A58 Leeds to Wetherby road. | jpimedia Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. June 2007
Motorists make their way through flood water on Northern Street in the city centre. | jpimedia
12. January 2008
Rugby pitches flooded in the shadow of Kirkstall Abbey. | jpimedia Photo: Tony Johnson