From Sunniside in 2012 to Grindon in 2014, and Washington in 1972 to Dykelands Road in 2005, we’ve got stormy scenes galore from the Echo archives.
5. Dark in Dykelands Road
Storms hit Dykelands Road in Sunderland and here is the scene in August 2005. | se
6. Still smiling in 2007
Denise Robertson, accompanied by Anne Oliver from St Benedict's Hospice, were still in great spirits despite storms at the opening of the hospice's new gardens. | se
7. Rain stopped play in 2010
Houghton Area Youth Band had to abandon its concert in the Herrington Country Park amphitheatre in 2010 when a downpour hit the performance. | se
8. Soaked in Sunniside
This cyclist battles on after getting a soaking in Sunniside in 2012. | se
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