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Environment Agency warns of flood threat in East of England
THE Environment Agency is urging people across the East of England to ‘remain vigilant’ as heavy thunderstorms are forecast to affect the region later today (Friday) and into tomorrow.
They say ‘intense showers’ falling on already saturated ground could lead to surface water flooding and possible river flooding from fast responding rivers, particularly across parts of the Midlands and East Anglia.
The Met Office warns that many areas are expected to see between 20 and 30 mm of rain, but some parts could see up to 60mm (almost a month’s worth of rain) in just a few hours.
Flooding from surface water happens when the local drainage system cannot cope with rainfall. It is extremely difficult to predict precisely where surface water flooding will happen as it depends on ground levels, the amount of rainfall, and the local drainage network.
Toby Willison Environment Agency Anglian Regional Director said: “Although we have seen surface water flooding in this region and difficult conditions for some people, we haven’t so far been as badly affected as other parts of the country. But with this changeable weather we need to ensure we’re prepared for sudden flooding and know what to do if it hits us.’
“The combination of saturated ground, high river levels and further forecasts of torrential rain mean people must remain vigilant. The public should check local weather forecasts, and the Environment Agency website for information on a regular basis as flooding can happen very quickly.”
The Environment Agency updates its flood guidance every 15 minutes on its website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx,
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Weather for Louth
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North
