An 80 year old woman says she was 'really scared' after her home nearly flooded after heavy rainfall in the area. Nottinghamshire Police attended a property on Ashgate, Sutton in Ashfield on Sunday, June 18 after water began lapping at Janice Obertelli's door.
She called 999 after the water began threatening her home and the homes of her neighbours during the thunderstorms experienced across the county. Officers used garden forks, sweeping brushes and shovels to displace the water and channel it away from the area.
The waters receded and Janice's home was able to stay dry. The 80 year old said: "The police officers who came were wonderful.
