Angus Council's convener of infrastructure services David May and local Carnoustie councillors, and Depute Provost Peter Murphy visited the town's west end.
The councillors spoke to residents on the impact of the flooding on their homes and its
possible causes, and then spent some time during the visit looking at the various water courses in the area.
Councillors Murphy and May found that the properties most at risk were next to the small burn on the western side of Macdonald Smith Drive, where they were shown how water got into garages and also parts of the houses.
Councillor May said: "I had discussion with the head of roads on the day of the flooding, and we are arranging a meeting with the three Carnoustie councillors as soon as possible to consider what can be learned from recent events and what further action may be appropriate in the future in the light of that knowledge.
Depute Provost Peter Murphy (left) and Councillor David May, convener of infrastructure services, inspect the burn on the western side of Macdonald Smith Drive.
"I am also reassured that the council will continue to play a major role in monitoring the conditions of the water courses and the weather until conditions return to normal."
Councillor Murphy, who has also been directly involved in the discussions, complimented the emergency services and council officers.
He commented: "Their rapid reaction to the flooding may well have prevented the problem becoming very much worse and limited the damage that was done.
"I have been in touch with the head of roads to discuss the immediate problem and I am assured that all appropriate preventative and reactive measures were taken on the day in accordance with the council's emergency procedures.
"However, it is clear by talking to and listening to some local residents that a number were quite badly affected."
Councillor Murphy has also been in touch with Robin Marshall, the Carnoustie Fire Station manager.
The Ashludie Golf Course at Monifieth is not one which usually suffers closure from flooding, but when our photographer paid a visit earlier this week it looked more like a training ground for the Olympic rowing team than a golf course.
Mr Marshall was also full of praise for the very quick response of the emergency services on Wednesday morning when the flooding took effect .
Councillor Murphy said: "Thanks are due to Tayside Contracts, with back-up from the fire station at Balmossie and, of course, our own council road services and their reassurances to residents affected by the flooding, particularly in Macdonald Smith Drive and for the speedy supply of sand bags".
Flooding at Monifieth's Ashludie course this week.
On Tuesday, Councillor May told us that he and Councillor Murphy had just re-visited the area and found the water-level to have risen again since their first visit.
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