FurtherImproving picture but further flooding impacts expected in England likelyfollowing from Storm Claudia

The Environment Agency urgesis thewarning publicthat towhile beweather awareconditions ofare thenow riskmore ofsettled, ongoing river flooding asimpacts Stormremain Claudialikely bringsfollowing furtherStorm heavyClaudia.

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Rainfallwarnings hashave alreadynow causedexpired, floodingand intoday is expected to be more settled. However, the northrecent ofheavy England,rainfall associated with atStorm leastClaudia 17has propertiesled flooded.to Significantwidespread surfacedisruption, water and riverflood floodingrisk isremains expectedin place across larger parts of England,England. particularlyOngoing centralriver areas,flooding fromimpacts Fridayare andstill probable throughout thetoday, weekend.with residual minor flooding on some larger rivers expected to continue through to Tuesday.

As of 11.45am11:55am on FridaySaturday, 14 November, there are 9758 floodFlood alerts,Warnings, meaning flooding is possible,expected, and two150 floodFlood warnings,Alerts, meaning flooding is expected,possible.

To date, the Environment Agency is reporting that 20 properties have flooded as a result of Storm Claudia, including some in place.Cumbria affected by earlier rainfall. More than 12,000 properties have been protected by flood defences and Environment Agency interventions so far.

EA officers are out on the ground today to clear debris from trash screens, inspect assets and continue to erect temporary defences if required.

Joe Cuthbertson, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:

SignificantOur surfacesympathies waterare andwith riverthe people who have sadly experienced flooding impactsover arerecent probabledays. forWhilst partsthis has only affected a small number of Englandhomes, onit Friday,is no less devastating for those impacted and our officers will work with significantcommunities to support them.

Following heavy rainfall it can take many days for river floodinglevels likelyto continuingfall intoand Saturday.surface Ongoingwater impactsto fromclear. riversAcross large parts of England there are possiblelikely acrossto thebe weekend.

minor impacts and Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, operating flood defencesdefences, checking assets, and supporting local authoritiesauthorities.

We incontinue responding to surface water flooding. We urge people not to drive thoughthrough flood water – it is often deeper than it lookslooks, and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.          car.

PeoplePlease should search ‘check‘check my flood risk’,risk’, getsign up for free flood warnings, and keepfollow up to date with the latest situationupdates atfrom @EnvAgency on X.

Floods Minister EmmaFloods Hardy said:Minister Emma Hardy said:

AsMy partsheart ofgoes out to everyone affected by the countryflooding arecaused forecastby toStorm experienceClaudia, heavyparticularly rainfall,those Iwhose recognisehomes peopleand willbusinesses have been impacted.

The weather may be concernedmore aboutsettled, thebut there remains a risk toof theirongoing homesriver andflooding. livelihoods. 

I am in regular contact withcontact with the Environment Agency on their responseresponse, toand the expected flooding,their who,teams alongside local– together with local authorities and the emergency services,services – are alreadyworking takinghard actionon the ground to keepsupport communities safe.and reduce further impacts.

I urge the public topublic followto localcontinue advicefollowing overlocal theadvice, nextavoid fewdriving daysthrough toflood ensurewater, theyand stay safe,prepared asby well as signing up for flood warnings and keeping up to date with the latest situationinformation atfrom @EnvAgency on X.

Across the country, Environment Agency officers are working round the clock checking flood defences, clearing debris and erecting temporary barriers.

We continue to monitor forecasts and impacts on water levels across the country. We urge the public to check their flood risk, get flood warnings and to consider the weather before travelling.

People can check their flood risk, get free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation, and follow @EnvAgency on X for the latest flood updates.