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Number of Flood Warnings in Force by Region

Article posted on 31 January 2014

Major flood alerts in force in the South East of England

January rain breaks records in parts of England

Article posted on 30 January 2014

Parts of England have had their wettest January since records began more than 100 years ago, figures show.

The Met Office said much of southern England and parts of the Midlands had already seen twice the average rainfall for January by midnight on Tuesday - with three days left in the month.

Flood warning summary

Article posted on 14 January 2014

With flood warnings still in place across the UK, a total of 47 Flood Warnings are in force with the majority occurring in the Southeast of the country.

National Flood Clean-up Continues

Article posted on 14 January 2014

As many homes across the UK are recovering from the damage caused by the recent stormy weather, people are counting the cost of the repair to their homes and personal contents.

The Environment Agency warned that the flooding risk has not passed as the River Thames reached its highest level for 10 years. There are still some 50 flood warnings in place, mostly across the south east and south west of the UK, with the agency calling on people to “remain vigilant”.

Last weather warnings expire - but flood risk remains

Article posted on 09 January 2014

The last of many weather warnings issued by the Met Office since before Christmas has expired - but flood waters could still rise in some areas.

A rain warning for much of Wales and south-west England ended at 09:00 GMT, and no more warnings have been issued.

However, almost 100 flood warnings are still in place in England, along with four in Scotland and one in Wales.

The government's Cobra emergency committee is due to meet to discuss the response to the recent storms.

UK storms: Warnings bring fresh coastal flood fears

Article posted on 06 January 2014

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK as fresh storms are expected to roll in overnight.

Forecasters warn strong winds and large waves will hit the west of the country on Monday, and the Environment Agency has urged residents in Oxfordshire and Dorset to prepare for more floods.