I flooded in 2003 following the opening of Jubilee River. It was not possible to do anything to protect our property from flooding since the water table level rose to a point where water could be seen rising from skirting boards.
There is little point is rushing around for sandbags in such an event nor is there any other flood protection device which would work in this situation.
When floodwater recedes it leaves a smelly sludge which has to be removed as soon as possible. Insurance companies are usually overwhelmed in flood situations so it is advisable to contact your insurers at the very first opportunity to assess damage and to bring in dehumidifiers etc..

After a flood it is as well to take stock and consider the possibility of rebuilding to a higher level rather that spend the rest of your life worrying about whether it will happen again. Rebuilding will take away this problem and at the same time leave you with a house that you could sell at some time in the future. (This is what we did.)

We flooded here in Pentre, Shropshire in 1998 and 2000. We live on a flood plain and we are fortunate in the sense that we do not suffer flash floods but have fair warning of an imminent flood. We also do not suffer sewage in our homes. We should,...

Make sure your neighbour has an emergency contact number for you. You may be at work when the flood happens – if they’re at home, then at least they can either keep you informed if it’s just looking like a flood is imminent, or if it all happens...

We flooded here in Pentre, Shropshire in 1998 and 2000. We live on a flood plain and we are fortunate in the sense that we do not suffer flash floods but have fair warning of an imminent flood. We also do not suffer sewage in our homes. We should,...