Homes have been evacuated, pets and the elderly rescued and cars abandoned as Rotherham and Doncaster bore the brunt of the deluge on Thursday.
Here are ten pictures from around the region as the clean-up operation gets underway.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.