More than 50 flood warnings in place across the South West of England
The Environment Agency have issued a warning to "stay alert"
Last updated 14th Jan 2023
Residents and businesses in the South West are being urged to "stay alert" to flood warnings after more heavy rainfall could cause disruption.
More heavy rain is expected to have fallen overnight (Friday 13 January) and throughout today (Saturday 14 January).
The Environmental Agency are warning that although river levels are receding, after recent heavy rain and flooding river levels are set to rise again through the day.
This could continue well into Saturday evening.
Marc Lidderth, from the Environment Agency, said: "There is heavy rainfall due to land over the next few days and over next week so this is meaning we will see minor localised surface water and river flooding happening and this is probably likely to continue".
The Environment Agency has already issued a number of Flood Alerts and we expect to issue Flood Warnings early on Saturday and through the day.
Flood warnings have been issued by the EA, who are also operating flood gates and barriers at locations across the Area and ensuring debris screens are clear from blockages to ensure communities are better protected.
They advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water.
Until later on today (Saturday 14th) there's a yellow weather warning for rain in place across Wales and the West of England - issued by the Met Office
They say homes and businesses could be flooded, causing disruption and damage.
Delays and disruption to the roads and public transport network could also be likely.