Impact Summary (County / Type)

Summary from news articles, organised by impact type. AI generated, check very carefully. The impact summary for today updates every 2 hrs. For the days before today, the impact summary updates once a day, up to one week ago.


Raw Date Date Impact summary
2025-01-05 Sun 05 Jan 2025

Transport

  • The A377 road between Crediton and Newton St Cyres in Devon was closed in both directions due to flooding. The closure spanned approximately three miles. (Source)
2025-01-04 Sat 04 Jan 2025

Transport

  • Flooding on the M62 Westbound between Junction 25 (A644 Wakefield Road, Brighouse) and Junction 24 (A629, Ainley Top) resulted in the closure of one lane on 01 April 2025. Traffic reportedly coped well with the lane closure. (Source)

Communities

No confirmed property flooding was reported on 01 April 2025.

Risk to life

No confirmed risks to life were reported on 01 April 2025.

Utilities

No confirmed utility impacts were reported on 01 April 2025.

2025-01-03 Fri 03 Jan 2025

Transport

  • In Farndon, Cheshire, two people were trapped in a van on Townfield Lane due to floodwater on 03 January 2025. (Source)
  • The floodgate under Lendal Bridge in York was closed on 03 January 2025, impacting access. (Source)

Communities

  • York: On 03 January 2025, businesses in York were surrounded by floodwater after the River Ouse overtopped its banks. (Source) The basement of the Perky Peacock café was flooded. (Source) Footpaths in Queen’s Staith, Dame Judi Dench Walk, and Tower Gardens were underwater. Rowntree Park, St George’s Field car and coach parks, and Esplanade car park were closed due to flooding. (Source) The RSPCA York animal shelter, located on Landing Lane, experienced issues due to rising river levels, including a broken washing machine and a shortage of clean blankets for the animals. (Source)

Risk to Life

  • Farndon, Cheshire: Two people were rescued from a van trapped in floodwater on Townfield Lane on 03 January 2025. (Source)
  • Faversham, Kent: All persons aboard a houseboat that took on water at Standard Quay were safely evacuated on 03 January 2025. (Source)

Utilities

  • York: The RSPCA York animal shelter experienced a broken washing machine due to rising river levels on 03 January 2025. (Source)
2025-01-02 Thu 02 Jan 2025

Transport

  • Greater Manchester: Train lines and roads were closed in Greater Manchester due to flooding. (Source)
  • Lancashire: Numerous roads became impassable due to flooding. (Source)
  • North Yorkshire: Tadcaster Bridge and several other routes were either closed or passable with care due to floodwater. (Source)
  • Shropshire: Frankwell Main and Riverside car parks in Shrewsbury were closed due to rising levels of the River Severn. (Source)
  • Northumberland: The A189 and A1056 were closed in both directions at the Killingworth Way roundabout due to flooding caused by a burst water main. (Source)
  • Lancashire: The A56 and Hall Lane were closed due to ice, while Haslingden Old Road remained closed due to a landslip. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: The A555 Manchester Airport relief road was flooded, stranding vehicles. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: The A58 was closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • Cheshire: The A34 near Alderley Edge and Wilmslow was flooded, stranding vehicles. (Source)
  • Wrexham: The A525 at Bangor-on-Dee and the B5102 Straight Mile remained closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • York: Skeldergate, Queen’s Staith Road was flooded, submerging a car which was later removed. (Source)
  • York: Rowntree Park, St George’s Field, and Esplanade car parks were closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • York: St George’s Car Park remained closed with cars still parked inside. (Source)

Communities

  • Lancashire: Homes in Ormskirk and Ribchester were flooded. Ormskirk Civic Hall was used as a shelter for affected residents. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Platt Bridge, Wigan, were flooded, requiring firefighters and rescue teams to use boats to rescue trapped residents. Platt Street and Liverpool Road were cordoned off. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Greater Manchester were evacuated due to flooding. (Source)
  • Lancashire: Residents in Ingol, Preston, reported frozen floodwater on Tag Croft. (Source)
  • York: Businesses along the River Ouse, including The Lowther, Plonkers Bar, and Sophie’s Cafe, experienced flooding. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: Residents in Stockport were evacuated from their homes due to flooding. (Source)
  • York: Rowntree Park was closed due to flooding, although the café remained open. (Source)

Risk to Life

  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people trapped in their homes in Platt Bridge, Wigan. (Source)
  • Shropshire: A farmer rescued a woman and child from floodwater in rural Shropshire. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: Reportedly hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in Greater Manchester due to flooding. Mountain rescue teams and the fire and rescue service were involved in addressing the situation, dealing with damaged properties and stranded cars. (Source)

Utilities

  • Greater Manchester: Electricity North West reported flooded substations and damaged cables, causing power outages. Support centers were opened to assist affected residents. (Source)
  • Greater Manchester: Hundreds of homes were without power. (Source)
2025-01-01 Wed 01 Jan 2025

Transport

  • Greater Manchester: Metrolink services were halted between Shaw and Crompton and Rochdale Town Centre, and between Firswood and Trafford Bar. The A555, A34 Handforth Bypass, M56 (Junctions 6-8), M60 anticlockwise at Portwood, and other roads were closed. Bus services (52, 59, 156) were rerouted. Train services between Manchester and various destinations were cancelled, with no replacement transport available. (The Bolton News)
  • Greater Manchester: Train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Central were suspended. Trains were not operating between Manchester Airport and city stations. Flooding also blocked the line between Todmorden and Rochdale. (The Bolton News)
  • Greater Manchester: The M56 westbound between Junction 6 (Manchester Airport) and Junction 7 (Bowdon) was closed due to flooding across all lanes. (The Bolton News)
  • Greater Manchester: The A628 Woodhead Pass was closed in both directions. Flooding affected the M6 between Junctions 18 and 20. (The Bolton News)
  • Greater Manchester: Pilsworth Road at the M66 junction was closed due to flooding. (Bury Times)
  • Cheshire: The M56 westbound between Junction 6 (Manchester Airport) and Junction 7 (Bowdon) was closed due to flooding. (Cheshire Live)
  • Cheshire: The A555 Airport Relief Road was closed in both directions due to flooding. (Cheshire Live)
  • Cheshire: The A34 in Nether Alderley and A56 Lymm Road in Bollington were closed due to flooding. (Cheshire Live)
  • Merseyside: The M57, M6, A58, and several local roads in Fazakerley and St Helens were closed due to flooding. Merseyrail services, particularly on the Headbolt Lane and Chester lines, faced disruptions. Intercity rail routes between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street were halted. (Liverpool Echo)
  • Merseyside: The M57 was closed in both directions between J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Switch Island). The M6 northbound entry slip road at J21A M62 J10 (Croft Interchange) was closed. The A58 Stanley Bank Way was impassable. The A59 Holborn Hill was closed in both directions. In St Helens, the A58 Blackbrook Road and Peasley Cross Road were closed. Fazakerley Brookfield Drive and Lower Lane were closed. Train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Central were closed, and routes between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool to Newcastle, and Hull to Sheffield were impacted. (Liverpool Echo)
  • St Helens, Merseyside: Stanley Bank Way in Haydock and Peasley Cross Road were closed due to flooding. Washway Lane at Haresfinch was reported flooded. (St Helens Star)
  • North Wales: The A470 at Llanrwst and between Dinas Mawddwy and Dolgellau were closed due to flooding and a landslide. (Daily Post)
  • North Wales: The A525 and Straight Mile near Bangor-on-Dee were closed due to rising river levels and flooding. (Leader Live)
  • Warrington, Cheshire: Several roads became impassable, including Stockton Lane in Grappenhall. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Warrington, Cheshire: Lane closures and slow traffic were reported on the M6 and M62 motorways due to flooding. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Warrington, Cheshire: The A574 Warrington Road in Glazebury was closed due to flooding. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Lancashire: Croston Road in Lostock Hall, Victoria Road, and London Road in Walton-le-Dale were closed due to flooding. (Blog Preston)
  • Lancashire: Lea Road in Lea, Preston, between Summer Trees Avenue and Nelson Drive was flooded. (Blog Preston)
  • Lancashire: Haslingden Old Road in Oswaldtwistle and the A56 northbound between Rising Bridge and Huncoat were closed. (Lancs Live)
  • West Yorkshire: Calder View in Mirfield and the M62 junction 24 slip road at Ainley Top were closed. Train services between Huddersfield and Leeds were blocked. TransPennine services to York, Scarborough, Hull, and Cleethorpes were disrupted. (BBC News)
  • West Yorkshire: Rochdale Road at Walsden and Triangle, and Kebroyd Park Road at Elland in Calderdale were closed. In Kirklees, Steanard Lane, Newgate, and Wood Lane in Mirfield were closed, along with both tunnels at Calder View. (Examiner Live)
  • Shropshire: The Airport road near Welshpool and the A490 road to Forden and Montgomery were flooded. (Shropshire Star)
  • Carmarthenshire: The A4069 between Llandovery and Llangadog was flooded. (South Wales Guardian)
  • Stoke-on-Trent: The A53 and A34 were flooded and impassable. (Stoke Sentinel)

Communities

  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Cheadle and Saddleworth were damaged. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Cheadle, Broadbottom, and Stockport were flooded. Residents in Meadow Mill were evacuated by boat. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Stockport were evacuated. (Stockport Nub News)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Bewsey, Warrington were evacuated. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Ormskirk were damaged, with water entering properties. (Liverpool Echo)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Ribchester, Clitheroe, and Ormskirk were flooded. (The Guardian)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Blackbrook and Haydock, St Helens, experienced flooding after the Sankey Canal overtopped its banks, with water entering gardens and houses. (St Helens Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Haydock, St Helens, were flooded after the River Sankey overtopped its banks. (BBC News)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Blackbrook, St Helens, were flooded, with floodwaters reaching waist-high levels. (St Helens Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Blackbrook, St Helens, were flooded, particularly opposite the Ship Inn pub. (St Helens Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Homes in Leigh were flooded, particularly around Hathaway Court and areas near Lilford Park. (Leigh Journal)
  • Cheshire: Homes in Mobberley and Great Warford were affected by floodwater. (Cheshire Live)
  • Cheshire: Homes in Bewsey, Warrington, in the Southworth Avenue area were evacuated due to flooding. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Cheshire: Homes in Warrington were evacuated, with over 80 homes affected. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Cheshire: Homes in Lymm, Warrington, were flooded, including Boathouse Cottages. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Cheshire: Homes in Warrington were flooded, with 87 evacuated. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Cheshire: A home in Lymm, Warrington, flooded. (BBC News)
  • Lancashire: Pinocchio’s Restaurant on Chorley Road in Walton-le-Dale was flooded. (Blog Preston)
  • Lancashire: Homes in Ribchester were flooded. (BBC News)
  • Lancashire: Homes around Halsall Lane in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, were flooded. (BBC News)
  • West Yorkshire: The Navigation Inn in Calder Grove, Wakefield, was flooded. (Examiner Live)
  • West Yorkshire: Around 10 homes in Mirfield were flooded. (Examiner Live)
  • North Yorkshire: Several properties in Gargrave were flooded. (BBC News)
  • Shropshire: A woman and child were rescued from floodwaters in Melverley. (Shropshire Star)

Risk to Life

  • Greater Manchester: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service received numerous 999 calls due to flooding. (The Bolton News)
  • Greater Manchester: Emergency services rescued people from floating cars and trapped properties. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars stuck in floodwaters near Manchester Airport. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued three people from floodwater on Booths Lane, Lymm, using a raft, and rescued residents from a flooded house on Broad Lane, Warrington. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars stuck in floodwaters in Lymm and Grappenhall. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Greater Manchester: Emergency services rescued people from cars stranded in floodwaters. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Emergency services evacuated residents from flooded properties in Bewsey, Warrington. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Greater Manchester: Emergency services responded to widespread reports of damage, risk to life, and stranded vehicles. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Emergency services evacuated residents from their homes. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars trapped in floodwater and from homes affected by the floods in Warrington. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Greater Manchester: Mountain rescue teams assisted firefighters with people trapped in flooded properties and stranded vehicles. (The Guardian)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars stuck in floodwaters. (Cheshire Live)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars stuck in floodwaters. (Cheshire Live)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued a driver from floodwater in Acomb, York. (York Press)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued three adults stranded in floodwater in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. (York Press)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued people from cars stuck in floodwaters. (BBC News)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued a woman and child stranded in floodwaters in Melverley, Shropshire. (Shropshire Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued occupants of a vehicle trapped in floodwaters near Oswestry, Shropshire, in Melverley. (Border Counties Advertizer)
  • Greater Manchester: Firefighters rescued two occupants and a cat from a stranded vehicle in Morton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire. (The Northern Echo)
  • Greater Manchester: Fire crews rescued people trapped in cars due to floodwaters in Lymm and Grappenhall. (Warrington Worldwide)
  • Shropshire: Fire service conducted boat rescues in Mid Wales. (Shropshire Star)
  • Mid Wales: Fire service's water rescue team assisted a driver stuck in floodwater at Caerhowel, near Montgomery. (Shropshire Star)
  • Mid Wales: Fire service rescued a motorist and a dog stranded on the roof of a vehicle submerged in floodwater. (Shropshire Star)
  • North Wales: Emergency services assisted residents affected by floodwaters in Wrexham and Flintshire. (Leader Live)

Utilities

  • North Wales: A number of homes experienced power outages. (Daily Post)
  • Shropshire: Power cuts affected 30 properties in Hampton Loade near Bridgnorth. (Shropshire Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Power cuts affected around 2,800 properties. (Manchester Evening News)
  • Greater Manchester: Power was temporarily cut in Warrington for emergency investigative works. (Warrington Guardian)
  • Greater Manchester: Power outages affected around 2,500 properties in the North West, primarily in Greater Manchester. (St Helens Star)
  • Greater Manchester: Power outages affected properties on Southworth Ave, Warrington. (Warrington.gov.uk)
2024-12-31 Tue 31 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Merseyside and Cheshire: The M56 westbound was closed between Junction 6 (Manchester Airport) and Junction 7 (Bowdon) due to flooding. The M57 was closed in both directions between Junction 6 (Kirkby) and Junction 7 (Aintree). Road closures also included Stanley Bank Way in Haydock, Brookfield Drive and Lower Lane in Fazakerley, and Peasley Cross Road in St Helens. Train services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road were cancelled due to flooded tracks. In St Helens, Stanley Bank Way in Haydock, Peasley Cross Road, and Washway Lane at Haresfinch were also flooded. (Wirral Globe, St Helens Star, BBC)

  • Greater Manchester: Train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport were cancelled due to flooding on the railway line. (BBC) TransPennine Express services between Manchester Piccadilly and Huddersfield were suspended due to flooding. (Examiner Live)

  • Lancashire: In Preston, Victoria Road, London Road, and other roads in Walton-le-Dale were blocked by emergency services due to flooding. A footbridge over the River Darwen was washed away. Rail services were disrupted with speed restrictions and cancellations. (Blog Preston)

  • North Yorkshire: The A684 near Aysgarth in Wensleydale was closed due to flooding, with floodwaters reaching a depth of 500mm. (Northern Echo) Many roads were impassable due to swollen rivers and becks. (Examiner Live) In Tadcaster, the A659 Tadcaster Bridge and Cattal Bridge were closed due to high river levels. The A59 at Blubberhouses was closed due to a landslip, and the A684 at Scruton was also affected. (BBC)

  • Scotland: The Highland Main Line at Kingussie was closed due to flooding on the Gynack Burn. (Sky News)

  • Cheshire: In Warrington, Stockton Lane in Grappenhall, Booths Lane in Lymm, Hawleys Lane at Dallam, and several roads in Winwick were flooded and impassable. (Warrington Worldwide, Warrington Worldwide) Longshaw Street in Dallam was impassable due to floodwaters. Hawleys Lane was also blocked by floodwater. (Warrington Guardian) In Tameside, Micklehurst Road in Mossley and Wakefield/Manchester Road at Black Rock Bridge were closed. Flooding was reported in Hyde, Denton, Dukinfield, and Droylsden. Surface water caused issues on Mossley Road in Ashton-under-Lyne. Bridge Street and Bayley Street in Stalybridge, Daisy Nook on the Oldham/Ashton Border, Edge Lane in Droylsden, Park Rd/Clarence Street in Stalybridge, and the Canal tow Path near Scout Green in Mossley were also closed. (Tameside Correspondent) The westbound carriageway of the M56 was closed due to a collapsed aqueduct at the Bridgewater Canal. (BBC)

  • North Wales: The A525 and Straight Mile near Bangor on Dee were closed. (Leader Live)

Communities

  • Lancashire: In Gressingham, a car was stuck in floodwater. (BBC) Homes in Ormskirk were damaged by rising river levels. (Liverpool Echo) In St Helens, the Sankey Canal overtopped its banks, flooding homes on West End Road with 6ft of water. (Liverpool Echo)

  • Greater Manchester: Several properties in Stockport were flooded. (BBC) At Meadow Mill in Stockport, the ground floor and car park were completely submerged, stranding approximately 200 residents. (Manchester Evening News) Homes in Bewsey, Cheshire, were evacuated due to flooding. (Warrington Guardian) In Cromwell Avenue, Callands, Warrington, a car was seen floating, homes were evacuated, and residents on Southworth Avenue in Bewsey were rescued from their homes. Firefighters used rafts to rescue people from houses on Broad Lane. (Warrington Guardian) In Lymm, Warrington, Gabrielle Dainty's home flooded. (BBC) Homes around Hathaway Court and areas near Lilford Park in Leigh were flooded. (Leigh Journal)

  • Cheshire: In Warrington, three people were rescued from a car on Cliff Lane. (BBC) In Wilmslow, 13 people were rescued from houses affected by flooding. (Knutsford Guardian)

  • North Yorkshire: Fields in Airton were flooded. (BBC)

  • West Yorkshire: Bradford & Bingley RFC experienced flooding, submerging the car park and parts of the cricket pitch. The River Wharfe overtopped its banks at Pool-in-Wharfedale, flooding nearby fields. (Telegraph & Argus)

  • Gwynedd: CPD Porthmadog FC's Y Traeth ground was completely submerged. (Daily Post)

Risk to Life

  • Cheshire: In Warrington, three people were rescued from a car by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service on Cliff Lane. (BBC) Three people were rescued from a car on Booths Lane, Lymm. (Warrington Worldwide)

  • North Yorkshire: Fire crews rescued three people and a dog from floodwaters in Hawes after their vehicle became stuck. Another vehicle with four people was also assisted. (Examiner Live) Firefighters rescued three people and a dog from a stuck vehicle on Brunt Acres Road, and later rescued occupants of another vehicle stuck in the same location. (Richmondshire Today)

  • Cheshire: In Wilmslow, 13 people were rescued from houses affected by flooding. (Knutsford Guardian)

Utilities

  • Greater Manchester: At Meadow Mill in Stockport, electricity and water supplies were cut off. (Manchester Evening News) In St Helens, a family on West End Road was left without gas or electricity. (Liverpool Echo)
2024-12-30 Mon 30 Dec 2024

Transport

  • In rural Shropshire, a woman and child were rescued from floodwater by a farmer using a tractor on 30 December 2024. (Source)

Communities

  • Shropshire: Flood barriers were erected in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, and Bewdley on 30 December 2024. (Source)

  • Warrington: Flooding impacted Bewsey, Dallam, Burtonwood, and Lymm on 30 December 2024. Residents experienced flood damage to their properties, and emergency contractors were deployed to begin drying and restoration work. (Source) The River Mersey reached 50cm higher than its previous record, contributing to the flooding. A local pumping station failure is being investigated as a contributing factor. (Source)

  • Devon: Honiton Surgery in Honiton experienced extensive flooding on 30 December 2024, causing damage to 30 clinical rooms and the server. (Source) Honiton Surgery in Marlpits Lane, Honiton, also experienced flooding on 30 December 2024, causing damage to 30 clinical rooms, with ceilings collapsing and water damage throughout the building. (Source)

Utilities

  • Devon: Power outages affected most clinical areas of Honiton Surgery in Honiton on 30 December 2024. The server and comms room were also damaged, resulting in no functional computers. (Source) Power outages also affected most of the Honiton Surgery building in Marlpits Lane, Honiton, on 30 December 2024. (Source)
2024-12-29 Sun 29 Dec 2024

Communities

Flooding from a burst water main impacted 27 homes in Basingstoke, Hampshire, on 29 December 2024. Five residents were displaced and provided with temporary accommodation. Cleanup efforts are underway by the local council, and South East Water is working to dry out the affected properties. (Source)

Utilities

A water main burst in Basingstoke, Hampshire, on 29 December 2024, leading to flooding. South East Water is working to restore service. (Source)
2024-12-27 Fri 27 Dec 2024

Transport

  • A section of the M8 westbound off-slip at junction 25A near Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow was closed from approximately 08:30 due to flooding from a burst sewer main. The flooding affected the carriageway and surrounding area. (Source)

Communities

  • Basingstoke, Hampshire: Around 50 homes were evacuated in the Popley area after a burst water pipe caused flooding early on 27 December 2024, around 04:00. Properties on Trinidad Close, Malta Close (garages), and Falkland Road were affected, with substantial flooding reported on Carpenters Down Road. Flooding had reportedly stopped by 08:45. (Source)

Utilities

  • Basingstoke, Hampshire: A burst water main caused flooding in the Popley area. Repairs are underway, but an estimated completion time is unavailable. (Source)
  • Glasgow: A burst sewer main caused localised flooding near Braehead Shopping Centre, affecting the M8 and surrounding areas. Scottish Water is actively working on repairs. (Source)
  • Durham, North Carolina: A pipe burst caused flooding at Duke University Hospital on the morning of 27 December 2024. Some patients were reportedly turned away. (Source)
2024-12-26 Thu 26 Dec 2024

Transport

Communities

Utilities
2024-12-25 Wed 25 Dec 2024

Transport

Communities

Utilities

Risk to Life

  • No impacts on human life were reported on 25 December 2024.
2024-12-23 Mon 23 Dec 2024

Communities Flooding impacted Shrewsbury and North Shropshire, specifically Shrewsbury Town Centre and nearby areas. Residents, farmers, and businesses were affected. (Shropshire Live)

Transport No confirmed transport impacts are described for 23 December 2024 in the provided source.

Risk to life No confirmed risk to life impacts are described for 23 December 2024 in the provided source.

Utilities No confirmed utility impacts are described for 23 December 2024 in the provided source.

2024-12-22 Sun 22 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Flooding affected the eastbound lanes of the M621 motorway in West Yorkshire between Junction 3 and Junction 4 on 22 December 2024. This caused temporary traffic disruptions, but all lanes were later reopened. (Source)

Communities

No confirmed property flooding was reported on 22 December 2024.

Risk to life

No impacts on human life were reported on 22 December 2024.

Utilities

No impacts on utilities were reported on 22 December 2024.

2024-12-21 Sat 21 Dec 2024

Transport

  • In Penwortham, Lancashire, Riverside Road and surrounding streets were reopened on 21 December 2024 following the completion of flood defence works. (Source)

Communities

No confirmed property flooding was reported on 21 December 2024.

Risk to life

No impacts on human life were reported on 21 December 2024.

Utilities

No impacts on utilities were reported on 21 December 2024.

2024-12-20 Fri 20 Dec 2024

Transport

  • The A41 Holyhead Road in Wolverhampton was impassable from the Codsall turn-off to Yew Tree Lane on 20 December 2024 due to flooding. While the road reopened later, some water remained on the carriageway. (Source)

Communities

  • Flintshire: Alun School in Mold closed on 20 December 2024 due to flooding. Staff remained onsite to handle queries. (Source)
  • Oxfordshire: Linear Fisheries near Witney experienced flooding on 20 December 2024, resulting in the closure of several lakes. Some areas began reopening on the same day, but specific pegs on lakes B-1 and B-2 remained closed. (Source)
  • Wolverhampton: Flooding affected Wergs Road in Wolverhampton on 20 December 2024 due to high river levels at the Milford Sow river gauge. The flooding impacted low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Stafford, and several brooks. (Source)

Risk to life

  • No confirmed impacts to life were reported on 20 December 2024.

Utilities

  • No confirmed impacts to utilities were reported on 20 December 2024.
2024-12-19 Thu 19 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Flooding closed the A47 entry slip road leading onto the westbound carriageway at Longwater, on the outskirts of Norwich. (Source)
  • The A44 near Broadwas, Herefordshire, became impassable overnight due to flooding. (Source)
  • Flood water under the railway bridge on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford affected access routes. (Source)
  • Standing water affected many roads in Herefordshire. (Source)
  • The A44 between Broadwas and Doddenham in Worcestershire was closed due to surface water flooding. (Source)
  • The A47 westbound entry ramp at Dereham Road, Norfolk, was temporarily closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • Motorists were stranded and required rescue by the RAC due to flooding on Woodlands Lane and Dove Close in Bedworth. (Source)
  • The C1122 road in Wellington, Herefordshire, was closed due to flooding. (Source)

Communities

Herefordshire: County Building Supplies in Hereford closed due to flooding. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed impacts.

Utilities

No confirmed impacts.

2024-12-18 Wed 18 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Mustard Lane in Culcheth, Warrington, was closed in both directions due to flooding between Wigshaw Lane and Lady Lane on 18 December 2024. (Source)
  • One lane of the M60 motorway's anti-clockwise carriageway was closed between Junction 25 (A560 Crookilley Way) and Junction 24 (A57 Denton Island) in Greater Manchester due to flooding on 18 December 2024. This caused traffic delays during rush hour. (Source)

Communities

  • Wolverhampton, West Midlands: The council chamber at Wolverhampton's Civic Centre was flooded on 18 December 2024 due to a leak in the roof following recent repairs. (Source)
  • Swansea, Wales: Flash flooding occurred in Swansea on 18 December 2024, impacting the Woodman pub in Blackpill. The pub's car park was temporarily underwater, but the building itself was protected by sandbags. A property on Mumbles Road, Blackpill, experienced flooding, with nearly three feet of water reported in gardens. This flooding was caused by the overflowing Brockhole Stream. (Source)
  • Cardiff, Wales: Flash flooding was reported in Coryton, Cardiff, on 18 December 2024 due to heavy rain. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed impacts on human life were reported on 18 December 2024.

Utilities

No confirmed impacts on utilities were reported on 18 December 2024.

2024-12-17 Tue 17 Dec 2024

Transport

  • The A44, a major road connecting Worcestershire to Herefordshire, was closed between Broadwas and Doddenham due to surface water flooding. (Source)

  • Flooding was reported on the causeway at Sutton Gault, Norfolk, with approximately 16 cm of water on the road. (Source)

  • Approximately 28 cm of water was reported on the road at Welney, Norfolk. (Source)

Communities

No confirmed property flooding was reported on 17 December 2024.

Risk to life

No confirmed risks to life were reported on 17 December 2024.

Utilities

No confirmed utility impacts were reported on 17 December 2024.

2024-12-16 Mon 16 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Flooding blocked Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth, Warrington, in both directions between Glaziers Lane and Mustard Lane, causing heavier traffic than usual. The incident was first reported at 4:15 PM on 16 December 2024. (Source)
  • In Moray and Highland, Scotland, road closures occurred on a stretch of the North Coast 500 at Moy Bridge and the U2126 in Strath Oykel at Inveroykel Bailey bridge, following heavy rain overnight on 16 December 2024. (Source)
  • In Longford, Gloucestershire, Sandhurst Lane experienced flooding, requiring several vehicle rescues on 16 December 2024. (Source)

Communities

  • Flooding occurred along the Suffolk coast between Felixstowe and Clacton, including Ipswich, affecting low-lying paths and footways. The waterfront at Pin Mill, The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge, and the quay at Mistley were also flooded on 16 December 2024. (Source)
  • Manchester United's training ground at Carrington was flooded on 16 December 2024 due to leaks, cancelling first team training. (Source) Note: While this flooding impacted the community, it was caused by leaks, not hydrometeorological flooding, and is therefore included with this caveat.

Risk to life

  • Several vehicle rescues were required on Sandhurst Lane in Longford, Gloucestershire, due to flooding on 16 December 2024, raising concerns about potential injuries. (Source)

Utilities

  • No confirmed utility impacts were reported on 16 December 2024.
2024-12-15 Sun 15 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Espedair Street in Paisley was closed by police at approximately 4pm on 15 December 2024 due to flooding. (Source)
  • The North Coast 500 at Moy Bridge was closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • The U2126 in Strath Oykel at Inveroykel Bailey bridge was closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • The A835 near the village of Garve experienced heavy traffic and large puddles due to the River Conon overtopping its banks. (Source)

Communities

  • Warwickshire: Attleborough Cemetery in Nuneaton experienced flooding described as the "worst ever seen". Bucks Hill Cemetery also experienced flooding. (Source)
  • Highland: Flooding occurred near the village of Garve due to the River Conon overtopping its banks. (Source)
  • Gloucestershire: Sandhurst Lane in Longford experienced flooding, resulting in two vehicle rescues in December 2024. While the specific date of the rescues within December is not provided, the source mentions flooding impacts on this road in December 2024. (Source)

Risk to life

  • No confirmed impacts on 15 December 2024.

Utilities

  • No confirmed impacts on 15 December 2024.
2024-12-14 Sat 14 Dec 2024

Transport

No transport impacts were reported on 14 December 2024.

Communities

  • Flooding was reported at Attleborough Cemetery in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, described as the "worst ever seen". Numerous graves were underwater. This follows Storm Darragh over the preceding weekend. (Source)
  • Flooding was also reported at Bucks Hill Cemetery in Warwickshire following Storm Darragh. (Source)

Risk to life

No impacts on people were reported on 14 December 2024.

Utilities

No utility impacts were reported on 14 December 2024.

2024-12-13 Fri 13 Dec 2024

Transport

  • The Welney Wash Road in west Norfolk was flooded and impassable on 13 December 2024, with water levels reaching 2.3 feet in some areas. (Source)

Communities

Flooding was reported in parts of west Norfolk due to sustained wet weather following Storm Darragh. (Source)

Risk to life

No impacts reported.

Utilities

No impacts reported.

2024-12-12 Thu 12 Dec 2024

Risk to Life

  • Northumberland: The body of former England rugby player Tom Voyce was recovered near Abberwick Mill on the River Aln. He had been missing since 8 December 2024 after his car was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross Abberwick Ford. (Source, Source, Source, Source, Source)

Communities

  • Gloucestershire: A family in Cheltenham experienced flooding in their home on 12 December 2024 due to a blocked drain, resulting in two inches of water on the ground floor. (Source)
  • South Wales: Over 400 properties were reported flooded due to Storm Bert. A coal tip landslide also occurred in Cwmtillery, Blaenau Gwent. (Source, Source)

Transport

  • Northumberland: Abberwick Ford on the River Aln was impassable to vehicles due to flooding, leading to a vehicle being swept away on 8 December 2024. (Source, Source, Source, Source, Source)
2024-12-11 Wed 11 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire: North Side was closed in both directions due to flooding from Hemmerley Drive to Thorney Dyke. (Cambridge News)
  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire: Frankwell Main, Frankwell Riverside, and St Julian's Friars car parks were closed due to flooding but reopened later on 11/12/2024 with reduced spaces. Raven Meadows multi-storey car park experienced a power outage due to flooding, which was later resolved. (Shropshire Star)
  • Boston, Massachusetts: The Ted Williams Tunnel experienced flooding due to torrential rain and strong winds, impacting traffic flow. Water accumulation was caused by a pump failure and debris-clogged drains. (CBS News)
  • Norfolk: The A1101 Welney Wash Road was submerged under 2.25 feet of water. (EDP24)
  • Brockton, Massachusetts: A car with an adult and child inside became stranded in floodwater on Westgate Drive and required rescue by firefighters. (Enterprise News)

Communities

  • Bewdley, Worcestershire: The River Severn overtopped its banks, causing flooding, building and infrastructure damage. (Independent)
  • Lydney, Gloucestershire: Flooding caused damage to town centre businesses and properties. (Gloucestershire Live)
  • Herefordshire: Streets were flooded. (Independent)
  • West Norfolk: Areas were submerged under more than two feet of water due to rising river levels, particularly around the Little Ouse River from Rickinghall to Hockwold, and River Thet from Attleborough to Thetford. (EDP24)
  • Laverstock, Wiltshire: Saint Joseph's Catholic School experienced flooding on the top floor, closing the main block and requiring students in years eight, nine, and ten to work from home. (Salisbury Journal)
  • Caerphilly County Borough, Wales: Bedwas RFC’s Bridge Field was flooded. (Caerphilly Observer)
  • Brockton, Massachusetts: A homeless encampment behind Westgate Mall was flooded. (Enterprise News)

Risk to life

  • Northumberland: The body of Tom Voyce, who was swept away in his vehicle while attempting to cross Abberwick Ford over the River Aln on 07/12/2024, was found near Abberwick Mill. (Daily Mail, BBC News)
  • Brockton, Massachusetts: Firefighters rescued an overdosing man trapped in a flooded homeless encampment. (Enterprise News)

Utilities

  • Bewdley, Worcestershire: Flooding from the River Severn caused power outages. (Independent)
  • Herefordshire: Flooding caused power outages. (Independent)
  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire: Flooding caused a power outage at Raven Meadows multi-storey car park. (Shropshire Star)
  • Boston, Massachusetts: Hundreds of Commuter Rail riders were stranded due to power line issues related to the storm. (CBS News)
2024-12-10 Tue 10 Dec 2024

Transport

  • In Shropshire, Storm Darragh caused high river levels in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, leading to disruptions to Transport for Wales train services. A fallen tree between Ludlow and Craven Arms resulted in reduced speed and cancellations between Shrewsbury and Swansea. (Express and Star)
  • Several roads in North Yorkshire were closed due to flooding. Buttercrambe Bridge between Malton and Stamford Bridge and the County Bridge between Malton and Norton were impassable. Flooding between Elvington and Sutton on Derwent also made that route impassable, increasing traffic on the A1079. C61 Howsham Bridge and C177 Buttercrambe Bridge were also closed due to flooding. (York Mix)
  • In Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire, two vehicles were driven into floodwater. Two occupants were rescued from one vehicle, and one occupant and two dogs were rescued from another. The vehicles became stuck in approximately 3 feet of water on Dolegate, where Howl Beck joins the River Derwent. A van was also stuck at the junction for Scrayingham. Roads to Scrayingham, Buttercrambe, and Dolegate towards the A166 were impassable due to high river levels. (Gazette & Herald)
  • In Yarnfield, North Staffordshire, two vehicles were abandoned after their engines flooded due to Storm Darragh. The cars were left in a dangerous position and were later seized by Staffordshire Police after the drivers failed to report them. (Stoke Sentinel)
  • It was reported that former England rugby player Tom Voyce was believed to have died after attempting to cross the River Aln in Northumberland during Storm Darragh. His car was overwhelmed by the river's current. (The Times)

Communities

  • Gloucestershire: Flooding from Storm Darragh impacted properties, roads, and farmland in several areas, including Abbots Court, Deerhurst, Apperley, The Leigh, Tirley, Chaceley, Haw Bridge, and Severn Ham, Tewkesbury. (Gloucestershire Live)
  • Lydney, Gloucestershire: Storm Bert caused flooding, with many properties internally flooded, impacting residents and businesses. The town's bridge was reported to be in danger of breaching. (The Forester, Chepstow Beacon, Gloucester News Centre, The Forest Review)
  • Worcester: Flooding from Storm Darragh and heavy rainfall impacted properties, roads, and farmland. River levels peaked at 4.8m-5.0m in Worcester and 4.3m-4.5m at Diglis. Affected areas included Newport Street, Park View Terrace, The Butts, King Stephen’s Mount, Quay Street, South Quay, Diglis Avenue, Hood Street, Pitchcroft Lane, Waterworks Road, Croft Road, and Diglis Dock Road. (Worcester News, Malvern Gazette)

Risk to Life

  • Northumberland: It was reported that former England rugby player Tom Voyce was believed to have died after attempting to cross the River Aln during Storm Darragh. His car was overwhelmed by the river's current, and despite recovering the car, he has not been found. (The Times)
  • North Yorkshire: Two vehicle occupants and two dogs were rescued from floodwater in Stamford Bridge. (Gazette & Herald)

Utilities

  • Shropshire: Power outages affected 580 National Grid customers due to Storm Darragh. Issues with water booster pumps were also reported. (Express and Star)
2024-12-09 Mon 09 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Herefordshire: Multiple road closures persisted due to flooding and fallen trees, causing travel disruption. Affected roads included the B4399 Holme Lacy Causeway, U81244 Greyfriars Avenue, U93605 Newtown Lane, A438 Letton, C1122 Wellington, and C1195 Peterchurch. (Hereford Times)
  • Herefordshire: Road closures continued due to flooding and fallen trees. Affected roads included Newtown Lane in Leominster; Holme Lacy Road; Watery Lane in Lower Bullingham; and roads in Letton, Wellington, and Peterchurch. (Your Herefordshire)
  • Cambridgeshire: The A1101 Welney Wash Road was impassable due to flooding. (Cambridge News)
  • Leicestershire: Countesthorpe Road between Wigston and Countesthorpe was closed due to flooding. (Leicester Mercury)
  • Suffolk: A couple in their 70s were rescued from their car after it became stuck in floodwater on Waterhall Road in Wixoe. (BBC News)
  • Worcestershire: Bewdley Bridge (B4194 Switchback) and the B4190 Beales Corner/Kidderminster Road were closed as a precaution due to rising river levels. (Kidderminster Shuttle)
  • North Yorkshire: Flooding occurred on roads in York due to the River Ouse overtopping its banks. (Express)
  • Wales: Train services were disrupted, with lines blocked between Swansea and Milford Haven, Swansea and Shrewsbury, Birmingham International and Shrewsbury, and Chester and Holyhead. (Wales Online)
  • Shropshire: Train services were disrupted between Ludlow and Craven Arms due to a fallen tree. Trains between Shrewsbury and Swansea were cancelled. (Shropshire Star)

Communities

  • Herefordshire: Flooding impacted multiple roads and left hundreds of homes without power. (Your Herefordshire)
  • Herefordshire: Hundreds of homes were without power. (Your Herefordshire)
  • Gloucestershire: Flooding impacted properties and roads in Lydbrook, with the River Wye reaching 6.23 meters. (Gloucestershire Live)
  • Worcestershire and Herefordshire: Flooding caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, prompting deployment of British Red Cross teams to support affected residents. (The Gazette)
  • York: The River Ouse overtopped its banks, causing flooding. (Express)
  • York: Flooding was reported. (The Sun)

Risk to life

  • Gloucestershire: The Environment Agency warned of a risk to life due to deep and fast-flowing floodwater in Lydbrook. (Gloucestershire Live)

Utilities

  • Herefordshire: Hundreds of homes were without power. (Your Herefordshire)
  • Gloucestershire: 622 homes in Gloucestershire were without power. (Birmingham Mail)
  • North Yorkshire: 3,000 properties were without power. (YO1 Radio)
  • Shropshire: 580 National Grid customers were without power. (Shropshire Star)
  • Wales: 31,972 properties in south and mid Wales were without power, with additional outages reported by Scottish Power in north and mid Wales. (Wales Online)
2024-12-08 Sun 08 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Herefordshire: The B4399 Holme Lacy Causeway and U81244 Greyfriars Avenue were closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • Shropshire: A tanker driver was rescued from floodwater by firefighters in an unnamed village. (Source)
  • Cheshire: Flooding in Nantwich affected transport routes. (Source)
  • Essex: At 15:46 GMT, a car became stuck in floodwater at Buttsbury Wash, near Billericay. Four occupants were safely out of the vehicle when emergency services arrived. (Source)
  • Oxfordshire: Flooding caused delays and hazardous driving conditions across the county, including Oxford. (Source)
  • Berkshire: Remenham Lane in Henley and Spring Lane in Playhatch were closed. The closure of Sonning Bridge caused significant traffic delays. (Source)
  • North Yorkshire: Marton village was impassable due to flooding. (Source)
  • Suffolk: At 13:32 GMT, a couple in their 70s were rescued by firefighters after their car became stuck in floodwater on Waterhall Road, Wixoe. (Source)
  • Northumberland: Former England rugby player Tom Voyce went missing after attempting to cross Abberwick Ford, near Alnwick, in his car. The car was later recovered, but Mr. Voyce remained missing. (Source)
  • Shropshire: Flooding affected Gravel Hill Lane, Sydney Avenue, Frankwell car park, and Victoria Avenue in Shrewsbury. Flood barriers at Coleham Head were removed, reopening Longden Road and Belle Vue Road. (Source)
  • Gloucestershire: Kidnappers Lane in Cheltenham was closed due to fallen trees. (Source)

Communities

  • Herefordshire: Flooding occurred in Hay-on-Wye, Bredwardine, and Hereford. (Source)
  • Shropshire: Homes in Telford, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Westbury, and Cleobury were without power or water. St George's Primary School in Telford closed due to lack of water. Abraham Darby Leisure Centre and Horsehay Village Golf & Fitness Centre sustained damage. (Source)
  • Cheshire: Flooding in Nantwich affected homes and businesses. (Source)
  • Berkshire: Mill Meadows was flooded, and Loddon Drive in Wargrave remained underwater. The Flowing Spring pub's car park and gardens were submerged. (Source)
  • North Yorkshire: Properties in Kirkby Mills were flooded. A control centre was set up in Kirkbymoorside to assist affected residents. Properties on King's Staith in York and riverside areas from Lendal Bridge to Millennium Bridge were flooded. (Source)
  • Shropshire: Properties, roads, and farmland were flooded in Shrewsbury, particularly affecting Gravel Hill Lane, Sydney Avenue, Frankwell car park, and Victoria Avenue. (Source)
  • Wiltshire: The Doorway charity in Chippenham experienced flooding, causing significant damage to its base. (Source)

Risk to life

  • Northumberland: Former England rugby player Tom Voyce went missing after his car was swept away by floodwaters at Abberwick Ford, near Alnwick. (Source)

Utilities

  • Herefordshire: Hundreds of homes were without power. (Source)
  • Shropshire: Homes in Telford, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Westbury, and Cleobury were without power or water. (Source)
  • North Yorkshire: 3,000 homes and businesses across North Yorkshire were without power. (Source)
2024-12-07 Sat 07 Dec 2024

Transport

Communities

Risk to life

Utilities
2024-12-06 Fri 06 Dec 2024

Transport

  • In Oxfordshire, Remenham Lane in Henley and Spring Lane in Playhatch were closed due to flooding from the overflowing Thames and Loddon rivers. Sonning Bridge was also closed, causing traffic delays. (Source)

Communities

  • Oxfordshire: In Henley and surrounding areas, flooding from the Thames and Loddon rivers impacted Mill Meadows, which was submerged, and Loddon Drive in Wargrave, which remained underwater. The Flowing Spring pub's car park and gardens were also submerged. These impacts were observed between 01 December 2024 and 09 December 2024, with flooding confirmed on 06 December 2024. (Source)

  • Suffolk and Norfolk: Storm Darragh caused flooding along several rivers, impacting low-lying land, roads, and riverside areas. Affected areas included: Diss, Eye, Harleston, and Bungay along the River Waveney; Sudbury and Dedham along the River Stour; villages between Woodbridge and Stowmarket along the Rivers Deben and Lark; areas from Rickinghall to Hockwold along the River Little Ouse; and areas from Attleborough to Thetford along the River Thet. Specific locations mentioned include Debenham, Ufford, Framsden, Earl Soham, Easton Glevering, Wickham Market, Witnesham, Tuddenham St Martin, Playford, and Grundishburgh. These impacts occurred between 06 December 2024 and 08 December 2024. (Source, Source)

  • Cheshire: Flooded football pitches led to the cancellation of youth football matches, impacting teams like Willaston FC's under 13s. This was reported on 06 December 2024. (Source)

  • Swindon, Wiltshire: The home of Peter and Patricia Clarke was flooded on 06 December 2024, due to overflow from a nearby pond. Water entered their garden, garage, and conservatory. This was the latest in a series of flooding events at their property, with 20 incidents reported since 2021. (Source)

  • Worcestershire: Flooding occurred in Brewdley due to Storm Darragh, with impacts observed after 05 December 2024, confirming flooding on 06 December 2024. In Tenbury Wells, flooding from Storm Bert caused a wall on Market Street to collapse on 06 December 2024, impacting local businesses. (Source, Source)

  • Herefordshire: Flooding occurred due to Storm Darragh, with impacts observed after 05 December 2024, confirming flooding on 06 December 2024. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed reports of risk to life on 06 December 2024.

Utilities

No confirmed reports of utility disruptions on 06 December 2024.

2024-12-05 Thu 05 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Remenham Lane in Henley and Spring Lane in Playhatch were closed due to flooding from the overflowing River Thames and River Loddon between 01 December 2024 and 09 December 2024. Sonning Bridge was also closed, causing traffic delays. (Source)

Communities

  • Henley and surrounding areas: Mill Meadows was flooded, and Loddon Drive in Wargrave was underwater between 01 December 2024 and 09 December 2024, due to the River Thames and River Loddon overtopping their banks. The car park and gardens of the Flowing Spring pub were also submerged. (Source)

  • South Cove, near Southwold, Suffolk: Potters Bridge remained closed on 10 December 2024 with approximately 300mm of standing water, following flooding from high water levels in Easton Broad that overtopped the road. The flooding was reported to have occurred the previous week. (Source) (Source)

  • Brewdley, Worcestershire: Flooding was reported after 05 December 2024, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed impacts on 05 December 2024.

Utilities

No confirmed impacts on 05 December 2024.

2024-12-04 Wed 04 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Remenham Lane in Henley and Spring Lane in Playhatch were closed on 04 December 2024 due to flooding from the overflowing Thames and Loddon rivers. Sonning Bridge was also closed on this date, causing traffic delays. (Source)

Communities

  • Henley and surrounding areas: Flooding from the Thames and Loddon rivers impacted low-lying land, including Mill Meadows, which was submerged on 04 December 2024. Loddon Drive in Wargrave was also underwater on this date. The car park and gardens of the Flowing Spring pub were submerged. (Source)

  • South Cove, near Southwold, Suffolk: Potters Bridge remained closed on 04 December 2024 due to approximately 300mm of standing water. This flooding, which began the previous week, was caused by heavy rain and high tides, exacerbated by Storm Darragh's strong winds and heavy rainfall over the weekend. Several other roads in the area were also impassable. (Source, Source)

Risk to life

  • No confirmed impacts to life were reported on 04 December 2024.

Utilities

  • No confirmed impacts to utilities were reported on 04 December 2024.
2024-12-03 Tue 03 Dec 2024

Transport

  • In Henley, Remenham Lane and Spring Lane in Playhatch were closed due to flooding on 03 December 2024. Sonning Bridge was also closed, causing traffic delays. (Source)

Communities

  • Herefordshire: Widespread flooding from Storm Bert impacted Herefordshire on 03 December 2024, placing strain on social services and exacerbating homelessness. The Mothers’ Union is providing support to affected families and individuals. (Source)

  • Suffolk: Flooding was reported on low-lying land, roads, and riverside areas around the Rattlesden River and River Gipping in Suffolk on 03 December 2024. Affected areas included Stowmarket, Needham Market, Wetherden, Rattlesden, and Combs Ford. (Source)

  • Henley and surrounding areas: Flooding from Storm Bert caused the Thames and Loddon rivers to overtop their banks between 01 and 09 December 2024, impacting low-lying lands. On 03 December 2024, Mill Meadows was submerged, Loddon Drive in Wargrave remained underwater, and the Flowing Spring pub's car park and gardens were flooded. (Source)

Utilities

No confirmed flooding impacts to utilities were reported on 03 December 2024. While a burst water main caused flooding concerns for businesses on Chester Road in Sunderland, this was not directly related to hydrometeorological flooding. (Source)

Risk to Life

No confirmed risks to life were reported on 03 December 2024. While the flooding in Herefordshire exacerbated homelessness, no specific life-threatening incidents were reported on this date. (Source)
2024-12-02 Mon 02 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Potters Bridge, South Cove, near Southwold in east Suffolk, was closed on 12 February 2024 due to approximately 150mm of floodwater rendering it impassable. The flooding was caused by high water levels in the nearby Easton Broad spilling onto the road. (Source)
  • Potters Bridge, South Cove, near Southwold in east Suffolk, was closed on 12 February 2024 due to approximately 150mm of floodwater making it impassable to traffic. The flooding occurred when water levels in nearby Easton Broad became too high and overflowed onto the road. (Source)
  • Potters Bridge, South Cove, near Southwold in east Suffolk, was closed on 12 February 2024. Approximately 150mm of water made the road impassable. The flooding was caused by high water levels in the nearby Easton Broad. (Source)

Communities

Worcestershire was in the recovery stage from flooding on 12 February 2024, with clean-up operations underway. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed impacts.

Utilities

No confirmed impacts.

2024-12-01 Sun 01 Dec 2024

Transport

  • Welney Wash Road, Norfolk: A Renault Clio became stuck in floodwater on 01/12/2024 and required towing by the Welney Flood Watch group. (Source)

Communities

  • Yate and Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire: Homes were flooded on the night of 01/12/2024, prompting a fundraising effort. (Source)

Risk to life

  • No confirmed impacts reported.

Utilities

  • No confirmed impacts reported.
2024-11-30 Sat 30 Nov 2024

Communities

Flooding occurred in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire on 30 November 2024, when the Kyre Brook overtopped its banks. This resulted in a wall collapse and impacted homes and businesses in the town. The River Teme also contributed to the rising water levels. (Source)

The flooding in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, from the overtopping Kyre Brook, also caused impacts to local businesses. (Source)

Transport

(No confirmed transport impacts reported for 30 November 2024)

Risk to life

(No confirmed risk to life impacts reported for 30 November 2024)

Utilities

(No confirmed utility impacts reported for 30 November 2024)
2024-11-29 Fri 29 Nov 2024

Transport

Communities

Risk to Life

Utilities

  • There were no reported utility impacts on 29 November 2024 related to hydrometeorological flooding.
2024-11-28 Thu 28 Nov 2024

Transport

  • Flooding submerged tracks and a platform at Newbury railway station in Berkshire, causing significant train delays and cancellations. Fewer trains were running, and Platform 1 was closed due to damage. (BBC News)
  • Little Paxton Bridge on Mill Lane in Huntingdonshire was closed at 6:00 AM due to increased water levels from the River Great Ouse, leaving the road underwater. (Hunts Post)
  • In Somerset, New Road between North Curry and Durston, and Cutts Road from East Lyng to Stanmoor Road were closed due to flooding. (Somerset Live)
  • In Cambridgeshire, Little Paxton bridge in St Neots and North Bank Road near Peterborough were closed due to flooding. (Cambridge News)
  • North Bank Road in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, was closed between Northey Road and Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice due to flooding from the River Nene. (Cambridge News)
  • The B478 road near Sonning Bridge in Berkshire was partially closed due to the River Thames overtopping its banks, with flooding reported between Coppa Club and The French Horn restaurant. (Reading Chronicle)
  • Sonning Bridge in Berkshire was closed due to flooding. (Reading Chronicle)

Communities

  • Kingsbridge in Devon experienced flooding in the Quay area due to high tides and heavy rainfall causing seawater to back up through culverts. This water subsequently entered and overwhelmed South West Water’s sewers, flooding parts of the town. (Devon Live)
  • Flooding near Steventon, Oxfordshire, affected DJ Bob Harris's home. While floodwater did not enter the house, it seeped under floorboards, affecting downstairs electrics and causing dampness and cold. (Oxford Mail)
  • Flooding was reported at Yarwell Mill, Northamptonshire. (BBC News)
  • Gardens, footpaths, and parts of the B478 road near Sonning Bridge in Berkshire were flooded due to the River Thames overtopping its banks. (Reading Chronicle)
  • Caravans were reported submerged at a holiday park in Northampton. (Evening Standard)

Risk to life

  • 32 residents were evacuated from Yarwell Mill, Northamptonshire, due to flooding. (BBC News)

Utilities

  • Flooding caused electricity supply issues at Orion Academy in Oxfordshire, leading to its closure. (Oxford Mail)
2024-11-27 Wed 27 Nov 2024

Transport

  • Oxfordshire: Abingdon Road in Oxford was flooded and closed by police at 6:30am on 27 November 2024. Fire crews pumped water away, allowing partial reopening by 12:40am. The road fully reopened by 3pm, though traffic remained slow. (Oxford Mail)
  • South London: Penge High Street was flooded and completely blocked, stranding cars, particularly outside Penge West station. Several bus routes were diverted. The North Circular near Walthamstow was closed in both directions due to flooding at the A112 Crooked Billet Interchange, causing heavy traffic congestion. (My London)
  • Essex: The Benfleet Railway Bridge underpass on Ferry Road, Essex, flooded, causing pooling water and travel disruptions. (Echo News)
  • Suffolk: On 27 November 2024, Wherstead Road in Ipswich flooded under a railway bridge, causing severe delays. The A1120 from Dennington to Badingham was submerged, and the B1078 in Clopton was blocked by a broken-down vehicle in floodwater. (East Anglian Daily Times)
  • Hampshire: Six major roads in Southampton and surrounding areas flooded, including the closure of Thomas Lewis Way in both directions between St Denys Road and Horseshoe Bridge. The M27 exit slip for the M271 was partially closed. Stoneham Lane in Eastleigh was flooded, and a bin lorry crashed on Pauletts Lane due to flooding. Hinkler Road was submerged and closed between junctions. Train services through St Denys and Eastleigh were disrupted, and services from Romsey towards Salisbury were cancelled due to a downed tree. (Daily Echo)
  • Worcestershire: Floodwater surged through Tenbury Wells, damaging multiple properties. (Birmingham Mail)
  • Cambridgeshire: Little Paxton bridge in St Neots and North Bank Road near Peterborough were closed due to flooding on 27 and 28 November 2024. (Cambridge News)

Communities

  • Oxfordshire: Gardens in South Oxford were inundated with floodwater. (Oxford Mail) Cherwell School in Oxford partially closed for Years 8 and 9 due to flooding. (Oxford Mail) SOFEA's Didcot warehouse flooded, disrupting food distribution to Oxford food banks. (Oxford Mail) Flooding was reported in Chaunterell Way, Abingdon. (Witney Gazette) The New Inn pub in Buckingham was flooded, resulting in the loss of all stock in the cellar and flooding in the garden and parts of the interior. (Bucks Free Press)
  • Surrey: Flooding in Merstham over 11 inches deep blocked roads and disrupted access to Lime Tree Primary School. (Get Surrey)
  • Dorset: A disabled boy's ground-floor room in Weymouth flooded with rainwater and wastewater, damaging his belongings and forcing him to relocate. (Dorset Echo)
  • Northamptonshire: Residents at Yarwell Mill Country Park were evacuated due to flooding from the River Nene. (BBC News)
  • Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon Town Bridge reopened on the morning of 27 November 2024 after being closed due to debris from flooding. (Gazette and Herald)
  • Worcestershire: Midland Road in Worcester was flooded and impassable for pedestrians due to a collapsed drain. (Worcester News)

Risk to Life

  • Northamptonshire: A severe Flood Warning, indicating danger to life, was issued for the River Nene between Elton and Wansford in Cambridgeshire, through Yarwell in Northamptonshire, due to flooding at Yarwell Mill Country Park. Residents were evacuated. (BBC News)

Utilities

  • Oxfordshire: Flooding at Orion Academy caused electricity supply issues, resulting in the school's closure until 29 November 2024. (Oxford Mail)
2024-11-26 Tue 26 Nov 2024

Transport

  • London: Heavy flooding from Storm Conall caused significant disruption to the rail network, particularly between Blackfriars and London St Pancras International. Thameslink services were heavily impacted, with multiple train cancellations and delays. Major roads also experienced flooding overnight, causing travel disruptions for commuters. King's Cross and Paddington stations faced overcrowding and were temporarily closed due to safety concerns. National Rail issued a 'do not travel' warning. (Source)
  • Cambridgeshire: The River Great Ouse overtopped its banks, flooding and closing Little Paxton Bridge in St Neots. Parts of Mill Lane were submerged, making the road impassable. The number 66 bus route was diverted and unable to serve stops on Mill Lane or Huntingdon Road. (Source)
  • Oxfordshire: Seacourt Park and Ride in Oxford was closed due to flooding, impacting Oxford Bus Company's 400 services. (Source)
  • Gloucestershire: A couple traveling to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital became stuck in floodwater outside Malvern Tyres in Gloucester, leading to the premature birth of their son in their car. (Source)
  • Surrey: Roads in Ash, Tongham, Lingfield, and Reigate were flooded, causing travel disruptions. (Source)

Communities

  • Oxfordshire:
    • Abingdon: Tesco Extra store was closed due to the River Ock overtopping its banks. Residents in South Abingdon, particularly in Chaunterell Way and surrounding streets, experienced flooding. (Source)
    • Steventon (near): DJ Bob Harris's home was affected by floodwater, which seeped under floorboards, knocking out downstairs electrics. (Source)
    • Didcot: Keith Underwood's property was flooded. (Source)
    • Banbury: The Mill Arts Centre was closed due to flooding. Schools in Banbury, East Hanney, and Abingdon were also affected by flooding. (Source)
    • Witney: Rising water levels forced residents to evacuate. (Source)
    • Multiple locations: Flooding caused road closures, including Culham Bridge and the road from Clifton Hampden to Long Wittenham. (Source)
  • Cambridgeshire: St Neots Riverside car park was at risk of flooding, prompting warnings for motorists to move their vehicles. (Source)
  • Norfolk: Flooding was reported in Horsford and Crostwick on the Spixworth Beck, and Corpusty, Saxthorpe, Itteringham, Ingworth, Aylsham, and Burgh-next-Aylsham on the River Bure. The causeway at Sutton Gault had 32 cm of water on the road. (Source)
  • Hampshire: Allington Nursery experienced flooding due to torrential rain and roadworks, causing the business to close for three days. (Source)
  • Northamptonshire: Flooding at Billing Aquadrome and Yarwell Mill Country Park resulted in the evacuation of 32 people from Yarwell Mill. (Source)
  • Dorset: The River Stour overtopped its banks, flooding Iford Bridge Home Park near Bournemouth. Residents were evacuated, and firefighters rescued 12 people and four dogs from flooded homes. (Source)

Risk to Life

  • Dorset: Firefighters rescued 12 people and four dogs from flooded homes at Iford Bridge Home Park near Bournemouth. (Source)
  • Northamptonshire: 32 people were evacuated from Yarwell Mill Country Park due to flooding. (Source)

Utilities

  • Dorset: Mains power was turned off at Iford Bridge Home Park near Bournemouth due to flooding. (Source)
2024-11-25 Mon 25 Nov 2024

Transport

Communities

Risk to life

Utilities
2024-11-24 Sun 24 Nov 2024

Transport

  • Rail lines between Hereford and Newport in south Wales were disrupted. (The Guardian)
  • In Northampton, the River Nene overtopped its banks, flooding Northampton station and submerging signals and other railway equipment. This caused significant rail disruption, with repairs expected to last until at least Thursday, 28 November 2024. (BBC News)
  • A flooded rail tunnel in London caused significant disruption on the Thameslink, Gatwick Express, and Southern networks. Services between Bedford and Three Bridges were reduced, and Thameslink advised customers not to travel. Passengers traveling from Stevenage to Peterborough were offered taxis. (BBC News)
  • In Cumbria, approximately 300 tonnes of earth from a railway cutting collapsed onto the tracks near Ulverston, disrupting train services between Lancaster and Barrow-In-Furness. The line was temporarily reopened on 26 November 2024, with further repairs scheduled for 2-6 December 2024. (The Business Desk)
  • Parts of Mill Lane at Little Paxton Bridge in St Neots were submerged, forcing residents to take a 4.5-mile detour. (BBC News)
  • Several roads in Cirencester were closed due to flooding, including the A419 and B4225. (Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
  • Roads in Wiltshire remained closed. (Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
  • The Mainway East roundabout in Alkrington, south of Middleton, was almost submerged, with water levels reaching around 3ft, stranding vehicles and leading to road closures. (Manchester Evening News)
  • In Surrey, railways were blocked and roads flooded. (BBC News)
  • In Chippenham, Wiltshire, roads were damaged. (BBC News)
  • In the West Midlands and Worcestershire, roads were damaged. (Kidderminster Shuttle)
  • In Monmouthshire, some roads remained closed. (Nation.Cymru)
  • The Seacourt Park and Ride extension and the towpath from Botley Road to Fiddlers Island in Oxfordshire were closed due to flooding. (BBC News)

Communities

  • Wiltshire: Chippenham experienced its worst flooding since the 1960s, with damage to homes, shops, and roads. (BBC News) In Malmesbury, flooding was the worst in nearly 25 years, with the Sherston Avon river overtopping floodgates and doors at St John’s Court almshouses, resulting in 18-24 inches of water entering homes. (Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard) In Dauntsey, 12 homes were flooded. (BBC News) In Bradford-on-Avon, floodwaters reached record levels of over three and a half metres. (BBC News)
  • Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire: Widespread flooding occurred across both counties, with businesses in Chippenham struggling to recover. (BBC News) In South Gloucestershire, particularly in Yate, around 100 properties were flooded, and another 100 were cut off by rising water levels. (South Gloucestershire Council)
  • West Midlands and Worcestershire: Homes, cars, and roads were damaged by flooding. (Kidderminster Shuttle) In Tenbury Wells, a wall holding back Kyre Brook collapsed, leading to flooding of businesses, with over 2ft of water reported in some. A tractor driving through floodwaters exacerbated the damage. (BBC News)
  • Oxfordshire and Berkshire: Properties, travel, and livelihoods were impacted by high river levels. Flood barriers and pumps were deployed in Oxford City, protecting areas like Bullstake Close and South Hinksey. (BBC News)
  • Northamptonshire: The River Nene overtopped its banks in Northampton. (Metro) In Little Bowden, over 20 properties were flooded when the River Jordan overtopped its banks. (Harborough FM) At Althorp House in West Northamptonshire, a 400-year-old brick wall was destroyed due to rising water. (Express)
  • South Wales: Over 500 homes and businesses were flooded across England and Wales. (The Guardian) In Monmouthshire, 433 properties and infrastructure were impacted. (Nation.Cymru) In Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, 200 properties were affected when the River Taff overtopped its banks. (BBC News) In Cwmtillery, Blaenau Gwent, a landslip caused flooding and property evacuations. (BBC News) In Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent, many homes were flooded. (BBC News) In Risca, Caerphilly, many businesses and properties were flooded. (South Wales Argus) Around 90 homes and 40 businesses, mainly in Risca, were affected. (South Wales Argus)

Risk to life

  • A reported "danger to life" EA Flood Warning was issued for the River Nene at Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire. (The Guardian)
  • In Northampton, a "danger to life" flood warning was issued due to the River Nene overtopping its banks. (Metro)

Utilities
2024-11-23 Sat 23 Nov 2024

Transport

  • Flooding on the railway line between Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) and Lancaster caused significant disruption to Northern's train services after melting snow overwhelmed a stream near Ulverston. Network Rail cleared over 240 tonnes of debris from the track. (Source)
  • Train services operated by Great Western Railway between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple were disrupted due to flooded tracks between Crediton and Yeoford, with bus replacements in operation. (Source)
  • Flooding at Newbury Station in Berkshire, including sewage water on the tracks and platform, caused disruptions for commuters. (Source)
  • Manchester Road in Ramsbottom became hazardous due to heavy rain. (Source)
  • Several roads in Cirencester were closed due to flooding, including the A419 and B4225. (Source)
  • Roads were closed in Merthyr Tydfil due to flooding. (Source)
  • Roads and railway lines were flooded across England and Wales. (Source)

Communities

England:

  • Lancashire: A man in his 80s died after his car entered water at a ford in Colne. (Source)
  • The Environment Secretary reported 107 properties flooded across England. (Source)
  • Lancashire: Homes on North Street in Strongstry, Stubbins, suffered water damage. A resident lost carpets and kitchen appliances. Businesses, including ISM Waste Services, experienced flooding in workshops with raw sewage water and debris. Nuttall Park also flooded. (Source)

Wales:

  • A total of 455 properties experienced internal flooding across several areas in Wales. (Source)
    • Rhondda Cynon Taf: 125 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Merthyr Tydfil: 90 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Blaenau Gwent: 75 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Monmouthshire: 50 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Caerphilly: 50 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Torfaen: 15 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Powys: 6 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Carmarthenshire: 6 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Bridgend: 3 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Flintshire: 3 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Cardiff: 2 properties flooded. (Source)
    • Neath Port Talbot: 1 property flooded. (Source)
  • Newport: Homes and sporting fields were flooded in Caerleon. (Source)

Risk to Life

  • A man in his 80s died after his car entered floodwater at a ford in Colne, Lancashire. (Source)

Utilities

  • Power outages occurred in homes on North Street in Strongstry, Stubbins, due to water entering outlets. (Source)
  • Boil water notices were issued in parts of the Rhondda valleys due to flooding at the Tynywaun Water Treatment Works in Treherbert. (Source)
2024-11-22 Fri 22 Nov 2024

Transport

  • In Worcestershire, Powick Roundabout and Bransford Road were closed due to flooding. (Source)
  • In Dorset, Radipole Lane in Weymouth was closed near the junction with Causeway in Radipole Village due to floodwater spilling onto the road from rising river levels. The A35 Dorchester Road and A350 Poole Road were also closed due to impassable floodwaters. (Source)

Communities

Worcestershire: Homes and businesses were flooded in Worcestershire, with Tenbury Wells particularly affected. Floodwater reached a depth of 13ft in Tenbury Wells after the Kyre Brook overtopped its banks, causing substantial damage to shops and infrastructure. (Source)

Risk to life

No confirmed impacts to life were reported on 22 November 2024.

Utilities

No confirmed impacts to utilities were reported on 22 November 2024.

2024-11-21 Thu 21 Nov 2024

Transport

No transport impacts reported.

Communities

Chippenham, Wiltshire: Floodwaters inundated Chippenham High Street in the town centre, impacting multiple businesses, including G. Hatto Barbershop. This flooding event was described as the worst in decades for the town. (Source)

Risk to life

No impacts reported.

Utilities

No impacts reported.