AN ELDERLY woman was trapped in her home by floodwater.

Firefighters were called to a bungalow in Thorpe Hall Avenue, Thorpe Bay this morning after reports of flooding.

On arrival shortly after 9am, crews reported that there was approximately six inches of water surrounding the property and the elderly resident inside was unable to get out of her home.

Firefighters worked to unblock a drain and move the floodwater away from the woman’s home to prevent water damage.