Leeds residents rally to save their homes from Storm Darcy flooding in Pudsey and Wortley

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 7th Feb 2021, 16:15 BST
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Leeds residents have rallied together and shown incredible community spirit to save their homes from devastating flooding in Pudsey and Wortley this weekend.

Heavy rain throughout Saturday caused areas prone to flooding to be at a huge risk - with Troydale Lane in Pudsey and Branch Road in Wortley two of the worst hit areas.

The YEP spoke to residents at both locations on Sunday - with the community spirit of local residents praised across social media as news of their struggles spread.

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In Pudsey, councillor Simon Seary - along with a crew of around 20 residents of a neighbouring estate - created a temporary flood barrier using sandbags donated by local business Farmac.

In Pudsey, councillor Simon Seary - along with a crew of around 20 residents of a neighbouring estate - created a temporary flood barrier using sandbags donated by local business Farmac.In Pudsey, councillor Simon Seary - along with a crew of around 20 residents of a neighbouring estate - created a temporary flood barrier using sandbags donated by local business Farmac.
In Pudsey, councillor Simon Seary - along with a crew of around 20 residents of a neighbouring estate - created a temporary flood barrier using sandbags donated by local business Farmac.

Water had flooded the street and was "knee deep" according to residents, having flowed over the top of a wall at a public footpath.

The fire service and police both arrived and assisted at the scene.

However, resident Craig Hustwit, 37, said "community spirit" was the main factor in stopping the flooding - with residents from across the estate pitching in to help.

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Speaking outside his home, Craig told the YEP: "It was almost one year to the day since it last flooded.

However, resident Craig Hustwit, 37, said "community spirit" was the main factor in stopping the flooding - with residents from across the estate pitching in to help.However, resident Craig Hustwit, 37, said "community spirit" was the main factor in stopping the flooding - with residents from across the estate pitching in to help.
However, resident Craig Hustwit, 37, said "community spirit" was the main factor in stopping the flooding - with residents from across the estate pitching in to help.

"It was knee deep, I had my waders on!

"People were fearing it might reach