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It was the third time in less than 17 months that the region was affected by a major flood. On 19 October 2024, heavy rains and floods in Catania. [83] On 20 October 2024, severe flooding in Licata due to the overflowing of the Salso river, people saved themselves by climbing onto the roofs. [84]
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and United Kingdom: 0: storm tide 2007: 2007 United Kingdom floods: United Kingdom: 13: heavy rain 2008: 2008 Irish flash floods: Ireland: 1: Heavy rain 2008: 2008 Morpeth floods: United Kingdom: 0: heavy rain 2009: 2009 Great Britain and Ireland floods: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland: 4 ...
Seven "take action now" flood warnings were issued in Sussex. [12] In Dorset, an industrial estate in Woolsbridge was flooded, [13] and a road was blocked by floodwater in Burton. [14] On 18 January, a major incident was declared in Somerset by the Environment Agency due to flooding risks. [15] On 24 January, the major incident in Somerset came ...
A heatwave in mid-July 2022 saw temperatures reach unprecedented levels in many parts of the UK, passing 40C for the first time on July 19. ... right now on the ... the flood waters to get to ...
In Wales, one flood warning and 12 flood alerts are in place. A Met Office warning for snow and ice across large parts of Scotland came into force at 16:00 and will last until midday on Tuesday.
St. Lucia's flood: Not known by that name, the flood killed hundreds in England. This flood, along with the South England flood of February 1287, contributed to the decline of Dunwich as a major port. 1315–17: Great Famine: Throughout Europe. 1324: 10 years of hot summers: Drought in summer (London/south).
Major incidents were declared in parts of the UK after three people were killed as Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with high winds, torrential rain and severe flooding.
The North Sea Flood of 1953 caused over 2,000 deaths in the Dutch province of Zeeland and the United Kingdom and led to the construction of the Delta Works and the Thames Barrier. The North Sea flood of 1962 killed 318 people and damaged parts of the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany, but mainly Hamburg, Germany.