In many communities only a minority of properties are at risk of flooding, at least in relatively minor floods. Ground water rises in gardens and through the floor of the house, and floodwater infiltrates the gardens of house which back onto local water courses. This video, made by a resident of Osney Island, shows river water infiltrating an enclosed garden, and hoses spewing out water being pumped from under a floor. From the street it was not apparent that this house was at risk of flooding. Whatever community you live in please be sensitive to the fact that when river levels are high there may be people near you struggling to keep floodwater out of their house, even if the roads are dry.