Fierce winds and heavy rain caused chaos on roads and washed out Bank Holiday events across the borough.
Gusts of up to 40 miles per hour brought down trees and cabling, while downpours caused flooding on dozens of north Essex routes.
Thanks to reader Jean Coverley, who sent in these pictures of flooding in Ernest Road, Wivenhoe.
At least the ducks and children are happy!
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