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Need To Know > U.K News > Homeowner forced to frantically try to push water away from home as Storm Claudia batters Britain
A homeowner in Lewes battled rising floodwater with a squeegee as Storm Claudia brought blocked drains heavy rain and a month’s worth of downpours in 24 hours across parts of Britain.
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Homeowner forced to frantically try to push water away from home as Storm Claudia batters Britain

Andy Crick
Last updated: November 14, 2025 12:18 pm
Andy Crick Published November 14, 2025
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A homeowner battling floodwater as Storm Claudia hits. (Jam Press/@london_content_media)
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A homeowner was forced to frantically try to push water away from his home as Storm Claudia batters Britain.

The man used a squeegee to stop it from getting into his home.

Heavy rain today (14 Nov) caused flooding in his street.

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He struggled to do so claiming it was hampered by blocked drains in the road.

It happened in the picturesque High Street, Lewes, East Sussex.

A homeowner in Lewes battled rising floodwater with a squeegee as Storm Claudia brought blocked drains heavy rain and a month’s worth of downpours in 24 hours across parts of Britain.
GV: High Street, Lewes. (Picture: Jam Press)

The man – who didn’t want to be named – eventually managed to clear the water, as reported on Need To Know.

He then frantically tried to unblock the drain on his doorstep to prevent another flood, as the rain continued to fall.

Storm Claudia, has brought intense downpours and escalating flood risk for much of England and Wales.

(Jam Press/@london_content_media)

According to the Met Office, amber warnings are in force today (14 Not) until midnight in affected regions.

It is estimated 60–80 mm of rain will fall in just 24 hours.

It is the equivalent of a month’s typical rainfall for many areas.

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