They were flooded in blood.
Around 500 properties were flooded in the city on Sunday.
Some areas that were flooded in this storm remain under water today.
The town, parts of which were flooded in 1993, is known for its popcorn factory.
Around 16,000 homes and businesses were flooded in England during December, the wettest ever month on record.
The downpours triggered flash flooding and emergency services rescued residents as cars and houses were flooded in the Ingleside neighbourhood.
More than 150 homes were flooded in the Geelong downpour and 18 people had to be rescued by emergency services.
Police said the estimated worst-case scenario was that as many as 6,425 homes were flooded in Cumbria.
The Federation of Small Businesses FSBB) reported that over 3,000 small businesses were flooded in 2014.
When the playing fields of Eton were flooded in 2014, money was no object, but it was when crucial flood schemes were cut in the north from 2010.
With up to 20 inches of rain forecast, roads were flooded in some low-lying areas and along stream and river banks.
