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
7. Flooding in Leeds
Traffic at a stand still on the Leeds Inner Ring Road at Wellington Bridge due to flooding after thunderstorms brought chaos. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Flooding in Leeds
A car negotiates the flood that brought traffic to a stand still on the Inner Ring Road. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Flooding in Leeds
A scene of utter confusion as this ambulance and its patients were left stranded.
10. Flooding in Leeds
The flooding caused hours of gridlock for city centre motorists wanting to get home.
11. Flooding in Leeds
The number 42 bus struggled to get through the flood waters.
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Flash floods on Wellington Street in the city centre.