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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The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.
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Tempers frayed during this Yorkshire derby in front of 17,983 fans at Elland Road.
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Ian Baird scored for the Whites against the Terriers who escaped relegation that season by just two points.
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Thanks for getting this far. Look out for part 2 featuring FA Cup classics against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Coventry City as well as play off action against Oldham Athletic and Charlton Athletic.