Heavy rain caused flooding in Littlehampton, Aldwick and Bersted.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue were pictured on the scene helping residents deal with the deluge in St Catherine’s Road in Littlehampton.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: "On Sunday (5 January) firefighters responded to several flooding incidents in Littlehampton.
"South Terrace, St Catherine's Road and Beach Road were all affected.
"Firefighters worked hard to pump the flood water away from several properties in these areas, with the water being knee deep in some instances."
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These pictures show severe flooding which has hit the Chichester area in the wake of torrential rainfall. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
6. Pictures show severe flooding in Chichester after torrential rainfall
These pictures show severe flooding which has hit the Chichester area in the wake of torrential rainfall. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
7. Pictures show severe flooding in Chichester after torrential rainfall
These pictures show severe flooding which has hit the Chichester area in the wake of torrential rainfall. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
8. Pictures show severe flooding in Chichester after torrential rainfall
These pictures show severe flooding which has hit the Chichester area in the wake of torrential rainfall. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures