August 2005
CARS were swept away as floods turned a residential street into a river.
Terrified residents feared a repeat of the Boscastle disaster as flash floods hit the area.
Families woke to find their street submerged under more than a foot of water.
The scene, in Milton Street, Swanscombe, turned to chaos as buses and cars drove through the water, sending waves sweeping against surrounding houses.
Firefighters were called as vehicles became stranded and police closed the street.
The dramatic scene in Milton Street, Swanscombe
There was chaos after floods struck Milton Street, Swanscombe
The scene after the floods in Milton Street Swanscombe
Emergency services swept into action after the floods
Residents awoke to find water lapping against their homes
The residential street was turned into a river
Drivers struggle to drive their cars through the flooded street
Youngsters enjoy playing in the water
Anita Wakeman in her car with her daughter Honey NK771-03
