Too many people are taking risks as storms continue to batter the South West.
David Jordan, Director of Operations at the Environment Agency, said: “Tragically people die because they’ve taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes. Flood water is dangerous. If there is widespread flooding in your area then don’t travel and if a road is closed then...
There is severe disruption on the roads and rails today as very strong winds and heavy rain continue to hit the South West.
One lane is closed on A38 Tamar Bridge in both directions in Plymouth between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.
There are hazardous driving conditions affecting both directions on the A38/The Parkway in...
People who are set to be away for the festive period are urged to check the flood risk for their local area and, if necessary, take steps to protect valuable items left at home.
Drivers are also urged to check the latest flood updates ahead of their journey - and urged not to drive through dangerous floodwater. The warning comes after a joint Environment Agency and AA survey found more...
New flood maps issued by the environment agency show that less people in Devon and around England are now being classed as ‘at risk’ of flooding.
The maps, from the Environment Agency, show areas of the country at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea and help communities and businesses protect their properties from flooding.
One year on from some of the worst flooding in 2012, latest research by the Environment Agency reveals that last year’s record-breaking wet year in England could have cost the UK economy close to £600 million.
The overall financial cost to businesses of the extreme weather was up to £200 million as total commercial property and contents damage totalled up to £84 million, and further...
The Met Office has warned of the risk of flooding as heavy rain and strong winds - possibly gale force - hit the South West during Sunday night.
A number of areas of Plymouth have already reported flooding, including the A374 Pottery Road in Devonport between the Tamar Wharf junction and the Torpoint Ferry junction. Drivers are being warned to approach with care.
The Met Office has issued another yellow warning for the South West as the forecast for the next few days continues to bring rain and the risk of localised flooding to the region.
The Met Office said: "Further heavy showers are likely through the rest of Tuesday and particularly overnight into Wednesday, when organised bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move northeastwards,...
After a brief respite from the severe rain and wind earlier in the week, the Met Office is forecasting more heavy showers for Friday across Devon and Cornwall.
The Met Office have issued a yellow warning of rain and says that conditions "could lead to localised flooding and standing water on roads", though it also says "some locations are likely to miss the showers completely"....
