Flood warnings for Britain
Updated on 19 November 2009
Heavy rain and gale force winds have battered parts of Britain today and the forecast is for more of the same.
Ten millimetres of rain fell in 12 hours in some areas last night with up to 30 millimetres falling today onto the already saturated ground.
The Environment Agency say there are currently 53 flood watches in Wales, the Midlands, the North East and the North West. The same areas have 26 flood warnings and there are 5 severe flood warnings in Cumbria.
Towns in Lancashire are said to be at high risk, especially those close to the rivers Irwell and Calder.
Floods have already closed roads in Todmorden and homeowners in Chatterton and Strongstry have been warned they could be at risk but Lancashire County Council says it is prepared to deal with the storms.
A spokesman said: "We do have contingency plans in place. Lancashire County Council is working with the emergency services and relevant agencies, and we're fully prepared for this situation."
Over an 18-hour spell, 45mm has fallen on the mountains in Cumbria and another deluge is predicted, which would flood parts of the county.
Heavy rainfall has also hit Snowdonia, which will affect north and west Wales.
Conditions are not expected to be as blustery as last week when gusts of up to 100mph hit the country.
This week winds of around 55mph are predicted all over Britain but the rain is forecast to contact more problems.
Full list of flood warnings:
Rivers Mawddach, Wnion and the town of Dolgellau
Dyfi Valley and Machynlleth
River Wye from Hay to Hereford
Conwy Valley
Bangor on Dee
Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Chester
Upper Dee Valley from Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen including Corwen
River Wye at Hereford City
River Ure at Aldwark Bridge
River Ouse at York - riverside footpaths
River Ouse at Naburn Lock
River Ure at Roecliffe Caravan Park
River Wye from Hereford To Ross On Wye
River Wye at Monmouth, undefended areas
River Swale at Kirby Wiske
River Severn at Shrewsbury
River Cocker at Cockermouth
River Greta at Keswick, Keswick Campsite, Rugby Club, Greta Side and Quinta
River Greta at Keswick, Fitz Park and Riverside Flats Areas
River Kent at Burneside, Bournville, Bridge St, Carling Dale, Ivy Cresent and New Road
River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge
River Kent at Kendal, Aikrigg, Benson Green, Burneside Rd, Gilthwaite Rigg, St Johns, Bowling
River Kent at Burneside, Steeles Row and Carling Steps
River Greta at Keswick, Crosthwaite and Limepots Road, High Hill and Church Lane Areas
River Vrynwy at Melverley & Kinnerley
River Severn from Caerhowel to Trewern
River Severn from Pool Quay to Crew Green
River Lune at Skerton Pool
Keswick Campsite
River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, Kemplay Foot, Skirsgill Lane and Southwaite Green Mill
River Ehen at Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Springfield Rd, Vale View, Wood Bank
For full list of flood warnings, flood watches and areas given the all clear, click here to visit the Environment Agency website.
