WITH VIDEO A TORNADO has swept through east Hull this afternoon, injuring one person and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
In Hopewell Road, a woman was hit by flying glass when a tree landed on a taxi she was getting into at around 2pm.
She was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary, where she is this evening receiving treatment for minor injuries and shock.
The twister uprooted other trees and took tiles off roofs in the area.
Heavy rain has also caused flooding in other parts of the region, including Anlaby and Willerby.
Lewis Dobson, of UK Weather Forecast, said: "Having seen the devastation first hand I'm in no doubt it was a tornado."
Matthew Waller, of Preston Road, says he witnessed the tornado.
He said: "You could feel the air pressure dropping. A load of tiles went flying from people's roofs, it was pretty shocking."
Mr Waller said it struck at around 2.15pm.
He said: "My wife was trying to send at text when all of a sudden the signal went. The next thing the satellite TV went.
"That's when we heard an almighty whoosh."
Meanwhile, the Anlaby home of Jackie Pearson, 71, flooded as torrential rain and wind lashed East Yorkshire.
Mrs Pearson, of North Street, said: "The water came through into my bathroom and kitchen and almost reached my lounge.
"I have had to walk around my house in wellies. My home flooded in 2007, but I didn't expect this.
"I feel very shaken, particularly as I live on my own. I will probably have to move out tonight."
James Harrington, 43, who lives in the same street, said: "When the water started to rise it was very concerning. It reached our front door but luckily it didn't come in.
"My father is ill but luckily he is staying with a friend. It's been a waiting game to see if the water gets in to our homes."
The worst of the wet weather is over, but thundery and localised heavy bursts are still expected into this evening.
Gusts could hit 50mph along the coast.
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