THE torrential rains which flooded homes and roads were a one-in-500 years freak, according to weather experts.

Fay hung over Oviedo for days with high winds, heavy rains, and flooded roads.

The rain flooded several roads; however, there were no casualties, and damage was minimal.

There, high waves flooded roads and homes, while high winds damaged crops.

Along the coastline, Barbara flooded roads and houses.

It passed south of Jamaica on July 1, where heavy rainfall flooded roads and railways.

Heavy rains in New York metropolitan region flooded roads and brought some rivers to flood stage.

The rains flooded houses and roads in the region.

The rains from Irene flooded roads and canals, stalling numerous cars.

High waves in advance of the storm flooded coastal roads along the Outer Banks.