Hartlepool has been hit by its fair share of storms over the years.

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There’s a storm brewing: 13 archive photos of Hartlepool storms as the region is battered by Storm Amy

By Madeleine Raine

Published 3rd Oct 2025, 14:38 GMT

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Amy prepares to batter the region.

As we prepare for the season’s first storm, we thought we’d delve into the archives and bring to you a selection of photos of past storms battering Hartlepool.

5. Down it goes

The sign at The tall Ships pub takes a beating during a storm in 2021. Photo: Kevin Brady

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6. Braving the storm

This car decides to brave the flood in 2003 on Powlett Road. Photo: TC

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7. Tree down

Residents try and shift a tree that has fallen down on Park Avenue in 2005. Photo: LH

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8. A royal mess

The Royal suffers quite a bit of storm damage back in 2021. Photo: Kevin Brady

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There’s a storm brewing: 13 archive photos of Hartlepool storms as the region is battered by Storm Amy

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Amy prepares to batter the region.

5. Down it goes

6. Braving the storm

7. Tree down

8. A royal mess

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