A THUNDERSTORM over Crediton caused disruption for motorists and swift action by many residents to prevent their homes from suffering from resultant floods.

The usual areas of the town, Mill Street and Exeter Road as well as many other areas were inches deep in water, pavements disappearing underneath, from 3pm on Saturday, May 18.

Higher Road is currently only passable with care in a high wheel-based vehicle.

Some manhole covers have lifted in various areas in the town.

Floods near the Shell Garage in Crediton. AQ 3067
Floods near the Shell Garage in Crediton. AQ 3067 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Thunder sounded overhead as the waves of very heavy rain came down.

Many members of the public walking around the town were caught unawares and took shelter where they could, under trees, in doorways and in shops.

Exeter Road in Crediton was several inches deep with water. AQ 3062
Exeter Road in Crediton was several inches deep with water. AQ 3062 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Flooding in Crediton. AQ 3056
Flooding in Crediton. AQ 3056 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorms warning for the South West of England until 8pm tonight.