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The recent heatwave broke on 22 July with thunderstorms and some very heavy downpours. The storms produced some of the wettest days during the month with many locations having above average rainfall. [Read More](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/312712/ClaimCheck-Helping-the-insurance-industry-make-informed-decisions) Topics: [Flood damage](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/flood-damage) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How to avoid an invalid flood insurance claim](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272344/How-to-avoid-an-invalid-flood-insurance-claim) Posted by [Katie Lincoln](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/author/katie-lincoln) on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 @ 15:07 PM [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-17858036-jpg/images/avoiding_invalid_flood_insurance_claims.jpg)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272344/How-to-avoid-an-invalid-flood-insurance-claim) The UK has been deluged with rain in recent weeks, and the impacts are beginning to be felt more seriously. With 2012 the wettest summer on record, the outdoor events industry has been devastated along with the national mood. But flood warnings have also risen sharply, representing a serious risk for home-owners. [Read More](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272344/How-to-avoid-an-invalid-flood-insurance-claim) Topics: [Flood damage](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/flood-damage), [Home insurance](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/topic/home-insurance) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [5 tips for flood proofing your home](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272345/5-tips-for-flood-proofing-your-home) Posted by [Katie Lincoln](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/author/katie-lincoln) on Mon, May 21, 2012 @ 15:05 PM [![](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/hs-fs/file-17860005-jpg/images/flood_proofing_your_home.jpg)](https://www.akaclaims.co.uk/blog/bid/272345/5-tips-for-flood-proofing-your-home) *“Flood alerts expected despite worst drought in a generation”* reads a recent headline in the Telegraph. It’s a stark contrast to last year when the week of the Royal Wedding saw Britain reach record April temperatures of 27C. This year a new record was set, with April being the wettest on record. 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