We have had two severe winter storms one weekend after the other: high winds and torrential rain. The ground was already saturated and waterlogged from the previous Storm Ciara, so when Storm Dennis emptied the heavens for two consecutive days non stop, there was nowhere for the rain water to go. Many rivers have burst their banks and flooding is widespread across parts of the country. Many homes have been destroyed by the floodwater.
On a personal level, the groundwater (the water table) is so high, my workshop floor is underwater. Not deep, just an inch or so. So today, it's been 'all hands to the pumps' lifting the rubber mats and mopping out. No real damage to the machines, they are all at bench height. I will give everything a good spray with WD40 or Duck Oil to keep the dreaded rust at bay.
The water seems to be seeping up through the concrete floor of my garage workshop, It looks like the builder saved himself a few pounds by not installing a waterproof membrane when he built the garage. Too late now. I am thinking an epoxy floor paint may seal the floor against the next inundation.
Mike
