Kerry's arrival lived up to the forecasters warnings.

In Yorkshire, the rising waters left residents in a desperate race to protect their homes.

So we're really what we're doing is trying to protect his best.

We can.

You couldn't.

You can see it's, uh, it's fairly horrendous.

Siren sounded toe alert.

Those living near the river banks of the impending floods.

Yeah, what in between the bands of severe weather, the vast volume of water spilled out wherever it could fire and rescue crews did what they could in the face of the powerful storm.

I consume it in one word.

Grim nuts through the whole of the valley.

Kira's impact on transport was felt far and wide, but Heathrow pilots contended with extreme winds.

Not every attempt to land first time proved successful.

He didn't like that.

On the railway, some lines were blocked by debris like this trampoline with speed restrictions in place.

It was a challenging day for travelers.

Hastings, This lifeboat crew battled severe Geils as they went to rescue a surfer.

Thankfully, despite the conditions, the crew and the surfer all returned safely in hike on the Scottish borders.

This swollen river spelt disaster for this cafe in North Wales, Flooding brought misery for motorists and residents.

Business owners said they'd never seen anything like it.

Within an hour, it was four and 1/2 foot, literally couldn't get through to the back room because the kitchen come off the wall.

The fridge freezer have fallen down over the door.

The forecasters had predicted that Storm Kira would pack a punch on for much of the country that's been born out here in West Yorkshire.

The cost and impact of the floods has been devastating.

I've saved so for that sort of ornaments plants, pets are all upstairs tonight.

Rachel Hazes one of those here counting the cost after her home was flooded.

This is terrible.

This this is gonna take monster so out.