Flooding

Lydney Town AFC players go swimming on their pitch.

Watch: Football team swims in waist-height floodwater on their pitch

CCTV captures a tractor driving fast through floodwater in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

Watch: Man arrested after driving tractor through flooded town

Two people had to be rescued from being trapped in their cars in flood water over the weekend as Storm Bert gripped hold.

Two people trapped in their cars in flood water rescued

Households across the UK have been impacted by flooding after Storm Bert.

Storm Bert: how to safely clean-up your home after flooding

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

Government authorities have said that areas on the Fylde Coast are vulnerable to floods.

Authorities urge caution & warn Storm Bert rain could cause flooding

A Northern Rail train in the snow.

Watch: Northern Rail: list of cancelled services as Storm Bert hits UK

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Steps have been taken to prevent flooding in Blackpool

Action is helping to prevent flooding in Blackpool

Passenger wades through flood water at Barcelona's El Prat airport.

Watch: Passengers wade through flood waters inside airport

Anchorsholme sea defence visualisation

The proposed works are vital to protect properties from coastal floods

The King and Queen of Spain were pelted with mud while visiting the flood-hit town Valencia. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Crowds hurl mud at King as Valencia floods kill 217 people

Valencia Airport runway submerged in flood water.

Watch: Valencia Airport runway submerged in flood water as 62 dead

River Severn in Bridgnorth rises above 'property flooding' watermark towards its peak.

Watch the scene as River Severn rises above 'property flooding' level

Scenes on the Promenade in Blackpool as strong winds battered the county earlier this year. (Credit: Dave Nelson)

Flood warnings in place across the Fylde Coast

Drivers make their way through flooded roads.

Watch: Yellow rain warnings issued as heavy rain causes roads to flood
Watch footage of flooded roads - as parts of the UK could see 50-80 mm of rainfall in around six hours.
Jessica Martin

The A583 is currently closed in both directions between Ribby Hall roundabout and Fox Lane Ends/Weeton Rd junction.

Flooding shuts A583 as motorists advised to find new route

Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain and flooding risk across Lancashire.

Heavy rain batters Lancashire causing flooding to roads

Anchorsholme beach showing where sand has migrated exposing clay and cobbles

Go ahead for £11m grant to save Anchorsholme beach as sea levels rise

The home of Nick Lupton during the flooding of January 2024.

I built a wall around my house after it was flooded 11 times

A yellow rain warning has been issued.

Watch severe flooding around UK as further rain warning issued

Football pitch submerged in water after thunderstorm.

Watch: Football pitch submerged in water after thunderstorm

Oxford Road in Aylesbury has been closed due to flooding this morning

Weather scenes across the UK as cars under water and schools closed

Emergency Services attending dangerous flood in Amersham

Met Office deliver Monday pm forecast amid flooding and thunder threat

Temperatures are set to cool down across the Fylde coast next week

Temperatures set to cool across Fylde coast next week as summer fades

Toys rescued from the region's sewers

Parents warned after Paw Patrol and Batman are flushed down toilets

Winds of up to 80mph are set to batter Lancashire as Storm Lilian sweeps across UK

Flood alert issued as Storm Lilian set to bring heavy rain
Winds of up to 80mph and heavy rain are set to batter Lancashire as Storm Lilian sweeps across the UK, increasing the risk of flooding.
Sean Gleaves

Residents on the Fylde coast have been urged to prepare for flooding due to high tides

Residents urged to prepare for flooding due to high tides

Tourist hotspots in Europe have been evacuated due to extreme storm warnings. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Tourist hotspots in Europe evacuated

Baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in 400 years.

Super-cute beavers celebrate first 'city kit' newborns in 400 years

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit Lancashire

Thunderstorms set to hit Lancashire after temperatures reach 26C

Temperatures are set to reach 24C in Blackpool this week - but residents have been warned to prepare for thunderstorms

Yellow thunderstorm warning extended after temperatures hit 24C

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to break out across Lancashire (Credit: Tanya Gorelova)

Thunderstorms set to hit county - but sun set to shine again soon

Building swept into Blue Earth River as Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure.

Watch: Building swept into river as dam suffers partial failure

Are thunderstorms on the way to Lancashire?

Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for Lancashire

Mallorca airport flooding sees high flood water on runway.

Watch: Mallorca airport flooding sees high flood water on runway

A week of glorious sunshine is set to come to an end tomorrow (Sunday, May 12, 2024), when thunderstorms are set to batter South Yorkshire, along with much of the country

Lancashire to be hit by storms and rain as Met Office issue warning

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over Lancashire on Sunday (Credit: Tanya Gorelov).

Met Office issues 10-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Lancashire

Trains between Preston and Scotland were cancelled yesterday, as were services between Blackpool and Manchester

Update on trains in & out of Preston & Blackpool after disruption

Abbeystead Disaster - the Duke of Westminster visits the scene after the explosion which destroyed the pumping station.

23 sombre pictures of the devastating Abbeystead Disaster 40 years ago

The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain across Lancashire

Yellow and amber warnings in place for rain across Lancashire

The Met Office has issued a ‘danger to life’ weather warning for the North West of England.

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ weather warning

Pavements were torn up and parts of the road surface was washed away after over 40mm of rain fell in just an hour, in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Flash flooding causes severe road damage as storms continue

Land off Cropper Road will be developed for housing

350 new homes approved on edge of Blackpool despite 'rat run' fears

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for some parts of the UK.

Watch: Met Office forecasts heavy rain following period of hot weather

There's a yellow weather warning for Lancashire

North West weather forecast, from sunny days to weather warnings

Boat owners at Jubilee Quay fear for the future of this traditional haven for small fishing boats

Fleetwood's last remaining fishermen in latest clash with dock owners

Armadillo rescued from floodwaters by officials.

Watch: Struggling armadillo rescued from floodwaters by game warden

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for thunderstorms & heavy rain

Bridge collapses and plunges into river.

Bridge collapses into river in dramatic footage

Water was seen gushing from the ceiling of shop after it partially collapsed due to heavy rain.

Watch: Water gushes from ceiling after partial collapse in Dubai flood

Could snow be on the way this week?

Met Office issues a warning for a 'rare' weather phenomenon

Storm Water Tank construction. Credit: United Utilities.

£19billion project to stop sewage entering rivers, beaches and lakes

Several flood warnings and alerts were put in place across Lancashire on Tuesday (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain set to batter county

The Met Office said they currently see no signs of snowfall in their long-range forecast

Met Office gives verdict on 'snow bomb' predicted to hit UK

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