As the district braced for flooding and damage, these are some of the most powerful images from across the district. For more details about the damage, click here: 'We've never seen flooding like it' say residents as Storm Ciara batters Wakefield
1. Deep water
Amy Davis-Smith captured these shots of fast-flowing water in the River Aire on Monday, following a weekend of heavy rain. | other Photo: Amy Davis-Smith
2. Close to bursting
At the Golden Lion pub, the river burst its banks and was just inches from flooding nearby buildings. | other Photo: Amy Davis-Smith
3. Soggy ground
John said: "River Calder and flooded fields between Stanley and Altofts. The white house in the mid-ground is the Lock-keepers House at Birkwood Lock on the canal. These fields were only just starting to dry out from the last bad rain." | other Photo: John Hoban
4. Underwater
In Horbury, the Horse and Jockey Pub faced major flooding, with water pouring into the building. | other