Sladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea flooded by heavy rain

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 18:27 · Archive

Sladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea became submerged by floodwater on Sunday afternoon after torrential downpours swept across Essex.

Sladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea flooded on Sunday afternoon as heavy rain swept across Essex, leaving the road almost impassable. Several vehicles became stranded in the deep water, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid the area until the floodwater subsides.

Residents said the floodwater became so deep that some drivers damaged their vehicles while trying to pass through, whilst others mounted pavements to avoid the worst-hit areas. The road has a long history of flooding problems, with residents reporting similar incidents in October 2021 when the lane flooded several times that year.

Residents noted that the road was becoming more frequently affected during wetter months. The 2021 flooding was blamed on a nearby watercourse overflowing after heavy rain, which left large sections of road underwater and affected nearby properties. The repeated flooding suggests the lane remains vulnerable to similar problems when heavy rainfall occurs.

Sladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea flooded by heavy rain — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Road flooded as torrential downpours hit EssexSladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has become almost impassable after being submerged by floodwater following torrential downpours.Brentwood Guardian · 18 Oct, 18:07
Road flooded as torrential downpours hit EssexSladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has become almost impassable after being submerged by floodwater following torrential downpours.Colchester Gazette · 18 Oct, 18:07
Road flooded as torrential downpours hit EssexSladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has become almost impassable after being submerged by floodwater following torrential downpours.Echo (Basildon) · 18 Oct, 18:07

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