Map reveals full list of areas at risk of flooding as Met Office issues thunderstorm & ‘danger to life’ amber warning
SEE if your area is at risk of flooding as the Met Office warns of thunderstorms and “danger to life” downpours.
Forecasters have issued a rare 24-hour amber warning, which came into effect at midday, covering parts of North Wales, north-west England, West Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
As of 1pm, four floor warnings, which mean flooding is “expected”, were in place, along with 59 alerts, which warn that it is “possible”.
Areas affected included Gilwiskaw Brook at Packington, north west Leicestershire, where river levels are rising due to heavy rainfall.
The River Dene at Walton, Warwickshire, was also seeing levels rise, along with the The Stour Brook from Haverhill to Sturmer and River Mease at Measham and Netherseal.
As of 4pm, there were 6 flood warnings and 84 flood alerts in place.
Areas affected include Marchington, Middlesbrough, and Water Eaton.
The Met Office and Environment Agency warn that local flooding from surface water and rivers is “probable” across parts of the North West of England today and into tomorrow.
A spokesman said: “Local flooding from surface water and rivers is also possible more widely across the North of England, the Midlands and parts of the East and South of England.
“This is due to widespread, persistent rain.
“Local flooding from surface water is also possible but not expected across parts of the South of England today due to heavy, thundery showers.
“Properties could flood and there could be travel disruption.”
Rain is set to become heavy and persistent later today, with flooding and disruption likely before the warning ends at midday tomorrow.
Spray and floodwater will likely lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is probable – posing a danger to life.
There is a good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.
Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are also likely, forecasters said.
And there will likely be power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
Around 70-90mm of rain could fall on high ground in northwest England.
But a whopping 100-150mm of rain could drench the mountains of north Wales.
Met Office expert Alex Burkill said: “Some areas are really going to see a lot of heavy, persistent rain through a big chunk of Wednesday.
“It is going to be a pretty wet picture as we go through the rest of the week for many places.
“There is some uncertainty as to exactly where we are going to see the heaviest rain and where is most likely to be impacted.”