Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected on Monday 23 September could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the country.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected on Monday 23 September could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the country. We are urging people to keep an eye on the weather, check their flood risk, and take care planning their journeys.
Sarah Cook, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
Persistent heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to significant surface water flooding on Monday across parts of England. The impacts could include localised flooding in urban areas and fast responding catchments, including some property flooding as well as travel disruption. The risk from river flooding remains low.
Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people to plan their journeys carefully, follow the advice of local emergency services on the roads and not to drive through flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.
People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation as well as following @EnvAgency on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest flood updates.