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The worst of the flooding occurred across parts of the Midlands including Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. [ 4 ] In Stratford-upon-Avon , the Royal Shakespeare Company cancelled two nights of performances due to rising water levels on the River Avon . [ 5 ]
A major incident has been declared in Somerset after overnight flooding as rain and wind continue to batter parts of the UK. Residents in the worst affected areas of Somerset have been evacuated ...
Residents in parts of Somerset say recent flooding is the "worst they have seen" after stormy weather caused disruption over Sunday and Monday. Elaine Merrick-Reed, who lives in Chard - one of the ...
UK weather warnings map reveals which areas are most at risk of flooding. 13:30, Holly Evans. Storm Bert continues to bring widespread destruction to communities across the UK as more than 200 ...
In late October, Britain was hit by further flooding and heavy rain. [48] The Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings was evacuated after floods. [49] The Ship Inn at Cockwood in Devon collapsed after heavy rain. [50] Localised floods in Lanchester, County Durham caused homes to be evacuated. [51] A man was swept out to sea at Burnham-on-Sea ...
Locally severe flooding occurred in Lincolnshire, The Wash, north Norfolk and Kent. Improvements in flood protection following the devastating flood of 1953 meant that the catastrophic losses seen during that storm were not repeated. The storm caused severe damage to many piers along the east coast of England. 1981: UK tornado outbreak
Rain and snow lead to flooding and disrupt travel in parts of the UK. January 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM. 1 / 5. Britain Weather. A view of flood waters around the Little Venice caravan park in Yalding ...
In total, 91 flood warnings and 237 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency. [98] In many areas, more than 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain fell in less than 36 hours. [99] Flooding caused widespread travel disruption during the pre-Christmas rush, which is traditionally the busiest time of year for public transport in the United Kingdom. [100]