Environment Agency
Over 350 flood warnings have been issued across England since Thursday, with the most significant impacts currently in Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands.
Widespread flooding is probable from rivers today (Sunday) in parts of the Midlands and the North of England.The Environment Agency is responding to severe flooding in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire catchments, where some rivers have exceeded 2007 levels which are the previous highest levels.
Three severe flood warnings have now been lifted on the River Derwent in Derby, and two severe flood warnings have now been lifted on the River Idle in the East Midlands.
More flood warnings are expected to be issued across these regions into next week. River flooding will continue into Wednesday along the River Severn. Further flooding is possible from rivers and surface water on Tuesday and Wednesday for parts of England due to further heavy rain.
Communities are therefore being urged to prepare for the risk of significant flooding for the rest of this week. The public shouldsign up to flood warningsandcheck the latest safety adviceas heavy downpours are likely to fall on saturated ground.
The Environment Agency is working round the clock with its partners to help reduce the risk. Teams are operating flood defences, flood storage reservoirs and putting up temporary barriers where needed to help protect communities.Pumps have been deployed to key locations in North Nottinghamshire toprovide pumping if required.
The total number of properties reported to have been flooded is 1,250. An estimated 30,000 properties have been protected. 20 high volume pumps and 5 small volume pumps have been deployed. As of 20:10pm on Sunday 22nd October there are 128 flood warnings, meaning that flooding is expected, and 127 flood alerts, meaning that flooding is possible.
Katharine Smith, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said:
Following persistent, heavy rain from Storm Babet, we are seeing severe river flooding impacts on the River Idle in the East Midlands, where we have issued two severe Flood Warnings.
Widespread flooding is probable from rivers today (Sunday) in parts of the Midlands and the North of England. River flooding may continue into Monday for parts of Yorkshire and the Humber and the East Midlands.
Environment Agency teams are out on the ground and have operated flood barriers and storage areas. Temporary defences, including pumps and barriers, have been deployed to minimise the impact of flooding where needed. Flood gates have also been closed in affected areas. We also advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through?flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation athttps://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-floodingand follow @EnvAgency on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the latest flood updates.
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