The Floods
Buntingford had its full share of Sunday's downpour, which raged from early morning until the evening. Water from the hill towards the waterworks began to descend to the town, flooding the road to a depth of three or four inches.
A barrel drain burst, and the water spouted up like a miniature fountain. Meanwhile the River Rib had began to rise, and inconvenience was caused to householders living in the proximity.
Further along, towards Chipping, there were extensive floods, the road being covered for some distance. An A.A. Patrol warned motorists, and several motor cyclists had to take another route.
Mr S. Pigg, of the Hall Farm, lent valuable assistance by drawing motors through the flooded area with horses. At night red lamps were placed each side of the road. Volumes of water rushed across the road near Aspenden bridge, the road being covered for some 70 yards. Fortunately, the damage done to crops is slight.