Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Seaton

By Francesca Evans

20th Jun 2020 | Local News

Flash flooding in Harbour Road this evening
Flash flooding in Harbour Road this evening
The garage and outbuildings adjoining the WH Smith Local in Harbour Road were affected
The garage and outbuildings adjoining the WH Smith Local in Harbour Road were affected
Makeshift flood defences helped protect the shop itself from damage
Makeshift flood defences helped protect the shop itself from damage
Drains struggled to cope with the heavy rainfall this evening
Drains struggled to cope with the heavy rainfall this evening
The heavy rained caused damage to paving slabs in Queen Street
The heavy rained caused damage to paving slabs in Queen Street
The Esplanade was described as looking "like a lake"
The Esplanade was described as looking "like a lake"
Water on Harbour Road
Water on Harbour Road

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in some areas of Seaton last night.

Harbour Road and the Esplanade were particularly affected by the heavy rainfall, with some businesses having to use makeshift flood defences to prevent damage.

Lloyds Bank has closed today (Friday) to clean, fix electrics and dry out the premises after being affected by the floods.

The WH Smith Local on Harbour Road posted the above photos on social media, adding that no water came in the shop but its garage and outbuildings had been affected.

The Esplanade was described on social media as looking "like a lake" and the heavy rain also caused damage to paving slabs in Queen Street.

Have you been affected by flash floods this evening? Send your photos and stories to [email protected]

     

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