Southern softies? Oi!!
Cornwall had it bad yesterday in parts, strange part of the world this, 13 miles away in one direction basking in heat and clear blue skies, people sitting on the beach and what have you.
Look in the one direction, not a cloud in the sky. Look in the other, far distance, almighty great thunder cloud. Drive over to take a look. 7 miles down road still blue sky, 2 more mile, drains are pushing water out of them 12" in the air and water, water everywhere, absolutely lashin it down, 2" in 3 hours.