FURTHER afield, North Lincolnshire was badly affected by flooding.
Humberside Fire And Rescue Service saved five sheep from Far Ings Road, Barton, at 5.30am. They used boats to rescue the animals. Four sheep died.
It was announced that the A1077 between Scunthorpe and Barton, near to Winteringham, would remain closed for the foreseeable future after police said it had "given way".
Following flooding in South Ferriby, North Lincolnshire Homes contacted all tenants living in areas affected by flooding to offer support.
A statement from the housing association said: "Our repairs and maintenance staff are currently out in the community assessing damage, carrying out emergency repairs where necessary and planning for the longer term.
"Overnight (Thursday), we distributed 3,000 sandbags to the local authority and emergency services. Eight people were cared for at our sheltered scheme at Scunthorpe, and some have now transferred to a local care home."
Elderly residents in South Ferriby were said to have been carried by police officers and firefighters from their homes, after the village was hit badly by flooding.
Residents were evacuated on Thursday after the tidal surge, which left a large chicken farm on the outskirts of the village almost entirely submerged.
The Reeds Country Hotel, in Barton, confirmed it was closed yesterday due to flooding.
South of Grimsby, extensive damage was caused in places such as Boston.
The leader of East Lindsey District Council, Councillor Doreen Stephenson, said: "Our thoughts are with those residents who had to leave their homes or suffered damage to their belongings and businesses in the floods.
"Our teams have been supporting the emergency services through the night and have now begun the process of cleaning up in those areas affected to support residents and businesses in returning to some kind of normality.
"We would also urge anyone who is aware of any vulnerable neighbours who are in need of assistance to get in contact with us on 01507 601111 as soon as possible."
