Clearing up after the floods
The clean up continues across the region after freak floods wreaked havoc in homes and businesses. Several schools in North Tyneside remain closed.
Helen Pearson has been talking to a mother in Newcastle who is trying to put a frightening ordeal in Jesmond Dene behind her, and to a headteacher whose efforts to get back to normal have only just begun.
Viewers' storm pictures
Viewers' pictures of today's storm
North Tyneside Council issue advice on flooding
North Tyneside Council have issued advice on flooding
Storms and heavy rain has caused flooding
Storms and heavy rain has caused flooding across the region closing schools, roads and stations.