Roads and homes in Welwyn Hatfield have been flooded following major downpour during thunderstorms yesterday (May 9).

Affected areas include Knightsfield Road in Welwyn Garden City, School Lane and Broomfield Road in Welwyn, and Great North Road near Welwyn. 

Hertfordshire police said they had experienced "a high volume of 999 emergency calls involving cars being stuck in flooded roads following the downpour". 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Serg Diak shared pictures of Knightsfield after the thunderstorm.Serg Diak shared pictures of Knightsfield after the thunderstorm. (Image: Serg Diak)

A police spokesperson added: "Please try and find alternative routes and do not try and drive through large, flooded areas or roads. 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Mark Castle asked residents to avoid Great North Road in Oaklands and shared pictures of the road.Mark Castle asked residents to avoid Great North Road in Oaklands and shared pictures of the road. (Image: Mark Castle)

"We need to be able to respond to emergencies and will not be able to rescue drivers from their vehicles." 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Paula's husband made light of the situation and enjoyed the flooded roads with a floatie and a beer.Paula's husband made light of the situation and enjoyed the flooded roads with a floatie and a beer. (Image: Paula McMullen)

The Welwyn Hatfield Times has also seen footage from inside a flooded property in School Lane.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Paula's back garden and home on School Lane in Welwyn Village were flooded. Paula's back garden and home on School Lane in Welwyn Village were flooded. (Image: Paula McMullen)