Roads were closed, homes were evacuated and a host of businesses closed on Saturday, November 27, after winds measured at around 85 miles per hour hit Hartlepool.
Here we look back at the havoc caused locally by the storm and ask whether the anniversary weekend will be any quieter.
1. Damage
A Cleveland Police vehicle on the junction of Hart Lane and Raby Road. Picture: Carl Gorse. Photo: Carl Gorse
2. Raby Road
Another view of the damage on Raby Road. Picture: Carl Gorse. Photo: Carl Gorse
3. A year later
The former Northern Textiles building has been completely renovated into 12 apartments for vulnerable people and an office by housing and support provider One CIC. Photo: UGC
4. Reed Street
A fallen tree at the top of Reed Street. Picture: Patrick Liddell. Photo: Patrick Liddell
1 / 5