An apocalyptic storm that hit the UK left Merseyside fearing its waterfront would become completely submerged by the surging tides.
On February 26, 1990, some of the worst flooding to hit Liverpool left people scrambling for safety as 85mph winds and giant waves smashed the Mersey coastline.
Such were the concerns for the power of the coming storm, workers from the three graces and other waterfront businesses were evacuated as fears of severe flooding grew.
