Drivers in Thaxted, Essex had to contend with a rush hour flood yesterday evening (July 12) The flash flood blocked the B184 (Dunmow Road) Onlookers said they had "never seen flooding this bad" Heavy rainfall caused flash floods throughout the country, including in cities such as London and Peterborough In some places, cars became submerged and rail services were disrupted In Thaxted, the road was clear later in the evening