Residents of South Holland are being warned to take extra care after the area was hit by freak thunderstorms last week.
Torrential downpours affected businesses, homes, roads and schools which saw Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue called to a number of incidents.
And, with the continued threat of thundery showers which could develop into localised flooding, they are advising people to take care.
Spencer Creek, technical response manager at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: “As we’ve seen, flooding is unpredictable.
“It doesn’t always happen when you are at home or even when you’re awake.
“It’s important you follow a few simple steps to be prepared and to keep you safe.
“Talk to your family or employees about where you will go if your house or business is affected by flooding and how to contact each other in an emergency.
“Make a list of all your important contacts and keep it handy. Put them into your phone and include contacts for your insurance company.
“When driving never drive into flood water, however shallow it might seem.
“The water can hide dangers like debris and blown manhole covers and can rise quickly, stalling your engine and trapping you in fast flowing flood waters.
“It is better to take another route or wait until it recedes rather than risk your life and have your vehicle written off by being flooded.”
All of the businesses, home-owners and schools are now back to normal after last week’s deluge.
Costa Coffee in Spalding’s town centre had to be evacuated last Thursday until the downpours receded.
Costa Coffee in Spalding’s town centre had to be evacuated last Thursday until the downpours receded.
The Mallard Road area of Spalding was also affected with fire crews from Spalding, Long Sutton, Deeping and Grantham attending to help remove flood water.
Springfields car park and Maple Grove in the town also struggled to cope with the elements as areas briefly became inaccessible.
The Sir John Gleed School saw several classrooms affected by the downpours while the playground was out of bounds for pupils last Thursday afternoon.
Lessons were unaffected by the deluge and the school was back to normal the following day.
They now have prevention plans in place in every area of the Neville Avenue school in the event of further storms.
They now have prevention plans in place in every area of the Neville Avenue school in the event of further storms.
