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Sheffield’s Deadliest Storm Ever - 1962

Experience the shocking true story of The Great Sheffield Gale of 1962, one of the most destructive and least-known natural disasters in British history, in this in-depth documentary about the storm that destroyed Sheffield. In the early hours of February 16th, 1962, a rare meteorological phenomenon known as a lee wave unleashed 97 mph hurricane-force winds on Sheffield, turning a quiet winter morning into chaos as two-thirds of the city’s homes were damaged, entire streets of post-war prefabs were flattened, and four people lost their lives when collapsing chimneys tore through rooftops. This video explores how the Pennine hills, normally protecting the city, intensified the storm, why there was no warning, and how Sheffield’s infrastructure, emergency services, and communities were pushed to breaking point. Featuring eyewitness accounts, historical detail, and expert explanation, we uncover how Sheffield became the first UK city declared a disaster area due to wind damage, the scale of the destruction, the massive insurance and rebuilding effort, and the incredible resilience shown by local people. This documentary brings to life a moment when nature hit harder than war—and how a city refused to be broken. #SheffieldGale1962 #britishhistory #extremeweather #ForgottenDisasters #SheffieldHistory