A flash flood hit Stamford Hill at the junction of the A10 and Cazenove Road on 23 October.

The flooding was a result of thunderstorms – causing travel disruption, damage to properties and fallen trees.  

Several videos of the flood were posted by residents on social media, including Labour councillor Caroline Woodley.

Most of the videos showed vehicles driving through pools of rainwater, while Woodley’s videos showed street sweeping machines and the London Fire Brigade arriving at the scene to help to clear the flooding. 

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told EastLondonLines that the Brigade was called to a property during the flood.

She said: “Firefighters were called to reports of flooding on Stamford Hill in Hackney on Sunday afternoon. The Brigade was called at 1846 and the incident was over for firefighters by 1912. One fire engine from Homerton Fire Station attended.” 

Mendy, a Stamford Hill resident, was alerted by a friend about the flood and went to see it for herself.

She said that it was not the first time the area had flooded: “It’s because of the rain and the draining system gets blocked with all the leaves and waste. It’s just sad that the business owners are suffering, something needs to be done.” 

The owner of Accessory World, a store located at the junction of Cazenove Road and Stoke Newington High Street, told MyLondon: “I’m devastated. Every time it rains, it floods. Every time the streets flood, the water gets into the shop straight away. Last night, instantly, the water came in and flooded the basement. I have so much in the stores and that was destroyed, it’s a devastating situation.” 

A TfL spokesperson said: “We’re very sorry that local residents and business owners have suffered flooding on Stoke Newington High Street. We understand just how distressing and disruptive flooding can be. We will be meeting with Hackney Council this week to discuss drainage issues along this section of the road and investigate the cause of the issues in the area.” 

Mayor of Hackney, Philip Glanville, said: “Unfortunately there was some localised flooding at the junction of the A10 and Cazenove Road following heavy rainfall yesterday. We immediately sent street sweeping machines to the area to help clear the water, alongside the London Fire Brigade, which also attended. My fellow Cabinet member, councillor Caroline Woodley, was also in the area to help out. 

“We had reports from three households that were affected by flooding, and we attended five locations – including the A10 – to clear surface water from the road. Heavy rainfall events like this are becoming more common as we see the effects of climate change hit Hackney. While we tackled the issue with standing water as quickly as possible, heavy rainfall causes leaves and debris to fall and block gullies in minutes. This is coupled with the Victorian drainage infrastructure, which also comes under increased strain during events like this. 

“As rainfall like this becomes more common, we are committed to continuing to improve our response while also seeking assurances from Thames Water, which manages the drainage network in the capital, and Transport for London, which manages and maintains major roads in the borough, that they are doing everything they can to mitigate the risk to residents and businesses.”