Norfolk battered by Storm Babet as Suffolk declares 'major incident'

Some localised flooding has been reported across the county - as Storm Babet passes over the UK

Flooding in Suffolk
Published 20th Oct 2023
Last updated 20th Oct 2023

Parts of Norfolk have seen torrential rain, with Storm Babet drenching the county as it passes over the UK.

A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place covering the entire county, while flood alerts in place near Holt and Aylsham, as well as for rivers on the Broads.

The north of the county is also covered by a yellow weather warning for wind.

Meanwhile, neighbouring Suffolk has declared a major incident because of the amount of rainfall there.

Several schools across the county closed today because of the weather, including All Saints Primary in Winfarthing and The Compass on Pott Row.

More information on school closures can be found here.

Several attractions across Norfolk, including Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Fakenham Racecourse and Go Ape at Thetford also decided to close.

Flooding has closed the A11 northbound at Thetford, the A47 in both directions at Honingham and, further afield, the A1120 at Earl Soham in Suffolk.

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