A flooded playing field in Pool after the River Wharfe burst its banksA flooded playing field in Pool after the River Wharfe burst its banks
A flooded playing field in Pool after the River Wharfe burst its banks

In pictures: Yorkshire underwater and disruption on the roads as rivers burst banks during day of severe rain and flooding

After days of severe winds and heavy snow, on Sunday (February 20) rain hit Yorkshire, causing flooding and travel disruption.

The Met Office issued flood warnings across Yorkshire on Sunday as the rivers Aire, Nidd, Calder, Crimple and Wharfe were expected to burst their banks.

People in areas covered by the flood warnings were urged to get themselves and their families to safety, while disruption on the roads and the rails was rife.

Scroll down to see the impact of the flooding on Yorkshire so far.