Across the Midlands, the number of Severe Flood Warnings has now risen to 17, as river levels continues to rise. There have been significant rises in the river levels on the Dove, Churnet, Trent and Derwent and whilst there has been some improvement on the lower reaches of major rivers, this is likely to be reversed in the next few days.
In the North East of England, the number of Severe Flood Warnings has now risen to 15. Owing to heavy rainfall, the river peaks may be as high as those experienced in recent days. Four Severe Flood Warnings have now been issued in the Durham area. In towns on the River Aire – including Wakefield and Ferrybridge – Environment Agency loud hailer vans have been giving out flood warnings and advice.
In the Kent and Sussex, the number of Severe Flood Warnings stands at 15. In Yalding, which was severely affected by flooding three weeks ago, the river level is expected to peak later tonight. Agency staff are constantly monitoring the situation as levels on the middle and lower reaches of the larger rivers are expected to continue to rise.
Severe Flood Warnings are in force for:
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