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UK Flood Warnings: Chaos and Disruption Across the Country

Find out how Storm Henk is wreaking havoc with over 300 flood warnings in the UK! 🌊🌧️ #UKWeather #FloodWarnings

The UK is currently facing a deluge of chaos as over 300 flood warnings have been issued across the country due to heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Train services, including Great Western Railway, have been severely impacted, with multiple lines closed because of flooding. Nottinghamshire is bracing itself for prolonged flooding disruption as the effects of Storm Henk linger. The Midlands and South of England are particularly hard hit, with homes evacuated and continued travel disruptions.

As the waters rise, experts are warning travellers and residents to stay vigilant in the face of ongoing flood alerts and warnings. The Environment Agency has issued cold weather alerts after homes were flooded and the transport network was crippled by rising waters. Flooded rivers, including the Thames and the Mole, are causing concerns as water levels continue to rise across affected areas.

In London, subway closures and evacuations have added to the chaos brought by Storm Henk. Rivers in Surrey, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire remain swollen as flood warnings persist. The public is urged to act now and follow safety advice amid the rising waters.

The Environment Agency has recorded record-high river levels in England, with almost every river reaching exceptionally high levels. With hundreds of homes evacuated and significant travel disruptions, Storm Henk's impact on the UK is far from over.

In Nottinghamshire, the fourth day of flooding caused by Storm Henk is a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to extreme weather. Similarly, in Surrey, the warnings to stay away from swollen rivers highlight the immediate dangers posed by the relentless rainfall and flooding.

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More than 300 flood warnings in place after heavy rain hits parts of UK (Bracknell News)

Train companies have also been affected, with Great Western Railway warning several lines remain closed due to flooding.

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UK weather and traffic LIVE updates as hundreds of flood warnings ... (Manchester Evening News)

Strong wind and rain from Storm Henk has caused lasting disruption.

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Full list of Nottinghamshire flood warnings still in place as Storm ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Nottinghamshire is facing a fourth day of flooding disruption caused by Storm Henk. Continuous heavy rain on Tuesday, January 2, has led to heavy flooding ...

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UK floods: Experts warn travellers amid 300 further warnings (Hexham Courant)

The impact of surface water and river flooding will continue to be “significant” across parts of England following heavy rainfall, experts have…

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Map shows where 300 flood warnings are - is your area affected? (Metro)

There are 300 flood warnings are in place across the UK, with a further 332 areas being hit with flood alerts. Storm Henk caused devastation earlier this week ...

expert reaction to all the flooding and flood warnings across ... (Science Media Centre)

Scientists react to flood warnings issues in England and Wales following recent storms. Prof Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology at the University of ...

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Cold weather alert issued after homes flooded and transport network ... (The Guardian)

UK Health Security Agency says temperatures set to plummet after flooding brings misery.

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Map shows hundreds of Storm Henk flood warnings across the UK (Yahoo News UK)

The aftermath of Storm Henk continues to cause major travel disruption with hundreds evacuated in parts of the country.

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Homes evacuated and more flood warnings in the Midlands after ... (ITV News)

The effects of Storm Henk from earlier on in the week are still being felt with flooding across the Midlands leading to hundreds of people being evacuated.

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Environment Agency flood warnings near me in England (News Shopper)

It comes as much of England has been issued with weather warnings from the Met Office, which has seen significant travel disruption after heavy downpours. On ...

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Areas in Surrey with flood warnings as people urged to 'act now' and ... (Surrey Live)

A total of 292 warnings are in place across the UK with flooding expected and people told to “act now”. It comes as river levels remain high and in some places ...

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Warnings issued as Surrey's swollen rivers continue to rise (BBC News)

Thirteen flood warnings are in place across Surrey and 25 flood alerts are also in force. Rivers including the Bourne, Mole and Thames are still rising with ...

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UK weather: Hundreds of flood warnings in place as Met Office ... (Central FM)

Swathes of the Midlands and the south of England have been hit by widespread flooding after heavy rain fell on saturated ground and caused rivers to swell.

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Flood warnings in place for Cambridgeshire following heavy rainfall (Cambridge Independent)

Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Cambridgeshire after Storm Henk brought flooding and disruption to the county. There are 17 flood warnings and ...

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Storm Henk: Where have flood warnings been issued in London? (Evening Standard)

Intense rain across the capital has led to Tube closures and people being evacuated.

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Road closures and flood warnings remain in place across Milton ... (Milton Keynes Citizen)

Milton Keynes is still dealing with flooding due to extreme weather conditions.

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UK: Flooding Continues Across England, Hundreds Of Flood ... (Cleburne Times-Review)

Hundreds of flood warnings remained in many parts of England on Friday, January 5, due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Rains are forecast to continue ...

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20 flood warnings in place for Buckinghamshire (Buckinhamshire Free Press)

Buckinghamshire is on high alert after the issuance of 20 flood warnings following a yellow weather warning for expected Storm Henk.

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Warnings issued as Surrey's swollen rivers continue to rise (BBC News)

People have been warned to stay away from swollen rivers as the effects of torrential rain continue this weekend. Surrey had 14 flood warnings and 25 alerts ...

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'Follow advice' -UK's Sunak as 300 flood warnings issued (Yahoo Singapore News)

STORY: He spoke after around 1000 homes were affected by severe flooding in parts of the UK and 300 flood warnings were issuedThe Environment Agency said on ...

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UK: Flooding Continues Across England, Hundreds Of Flood ... (NBC Right Now)

Hundreds of flood warnings remained in many parts of England on Friday, January 5, due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Rains are forecast to continue ...

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Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued (Evening Standard)

Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels.

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Environment Agency flood warnings near me in England (theoldhamtimes.co.uk)

It comes as much of England has been issued with weather warnings from the Met Office, which has seen significant travel disruption after heavy downpours. On ...

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Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued (The Independent)

Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels.

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UK weather: Flood warnings mapped as more 500 alerts in force ... (Mirror.co.uk)

More than 500 flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency as hundreds of homes are evacuated in the aftermath of Storm Henk, with warnings of a ...

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Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued (Braintree and Witham Times)

Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels.

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UK: Flooding Continues Across England, Hundreds Of Flood ... (KULR-TV)

Hundreds of flood warnings remained in many parts of England on Friday, January 5, due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Rains are forecast to continue ...

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Public urged to remain vigilant and flooding continues in England (GOV.UK)

Significant river flooding impacts are expected to continue today (Saturday) until Monday in parts of the Midlands, Lincolnshire and on the River Thames, ...

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