MORE than 200 emergency calls were made in five days as three savage storms left a trail of destruction across east Cheshire.
Gales of up to 80mph ripped a roof off a mobile building and caused floods and fallen trees to block roads and homes.
Four people trapped in vehicles in flood water on Styal Road in Wilmslow were rescued by firefighters.
All Northern train services were cancelled, delayed or suspended on Monday as high winds and heavy rain left debris, shrubs and trees on tracks.
Businesses left without power were forced to close and a flood alert was issued as three named storms – Dudley, Eunice and Franklin – battered the country for the three times in less than a week.
Storm Franklin brought down a large tree in Pickmere
A spokesman for Cheshire East Council said: "Since the start of Storm Eunice on Friday, Cheshire East Highways received more than 200 calls reporting highway issues ranging from fallen trees and debris on the road or pavement to flooding.
"All issues have been prioritised and attended to and a number of road closures remain in place for the safety of members of the public.
"These are being inspected and reopened when it is safe to do so."
Firefighters were also called to Middlewich Road in Holmes Chapel at 2.10pm on Friday after Storm Eunice blew a roof across a walkway at a school.
A fallen tree blocks a main route to the motorway
Two vehicles got stuck in flood water on Styal Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday.
Crews from the swift water rescue team carried four people to safety.
High winds from Storm Franklin brought a tree down on Sunday night on Macclesfield Road near the A54 Chester Road, the main road to the motorway.
Richard Holloway, from Holmes Chapel, said: "My wife, Shirley, goes to work early at around 6.45am and had to turn back.
"This is a very busy road."
A street lighting column was also damaged.
A large tree came down in Pickmere Lane as high winds swept through the village.
The Environment Agency issued a flood alert on the River Bollin catchment in Knutsford and Wilmslow following heavy rainfall.
People are warned not to use low lying footpaths or bridges near local watercourses.
The council is expecting more calls will continue to respond to emergencies in the coming days.
Residents are advised to report any issues presenting an immediate danger by calling 0300 123 5020 during working hours or 0300 123 5025 from 5pm to 8.30am.
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