Flooded Tewkesbury ‘cut off’ after Storm Henk as homes evacuated across UK

Tewkesbury was effectively cut off by flooding caused by Storm Henk[1] on Thursday night as homes across the country were evacuated. Hundreds of homes have been flooded and several villages left partly submerged, forcing one council to declare a major incident as rivers burst their banks and reached their highest level for 20 years in some areas. On another day of disruption, commuters were warned on Thursday they might not make it home as extreme weather caused fresh delays to rail journeys[2], with more delays expected on Friday as heavy rain hits the south of England overnight.

Tewkesbury, the medieval market town known for its historic abbey in Gloucestershire, was left with only one way in and out on Thursday, with main roads shut or submerged due to flooding. Parts of nearby Gloucester were also flooded, with fire and rescue services seen in a dinghy on Sandhurst Lane which was closed. Elsewhere along the Severn, Worcester was also affected while in Shrewsbury, Quarry Park was among the areas submerged after heavy rainfall.

Further upstream in Ironbridge, Shropshire, residents were braced for flooding as 450 tons of water a second was held back by barriers protecting the historic town. Nottinghamshire was among the worst-hit areas, with at least 100 properties in 16 areas flooded and another 500 homes evacuated as the council declared a major incident.

A rescue mission underway in Gloucester, near the River Severn A rescue mission under way in Gloucester, near the River SevernCredit: PAUL NICHOLLS

In Tewkesbury, Reverend Canon Nick Davies, the vicar of the 12th-century abbey which famously stays dry when the rest of the town is submerged, said that the floods were worse than the disastrous weather which swept Gloucestershire in 2007. He told The Telegraph: “At the moment there is only one way in and out.

People are saying these are the worst floods since 2007. Some have water coming in from the rivers, other people have got it coming up through the floor. “At the abbey, we are an arc in the middle of the flood and my job is to be there for the community.”

Revd Canon Davies added that he became vicar in September but had “got a sense of perspective” compared to the town’s regular floods from residents who were able to compare where the water had reached on their roads. “Tewkesbury is a resilient place, people are pulling together, people will pick themselves up, we’ve been through this before. “All of Tewkesbury is taking it one day at a time, we wake up, we check the flood warning and we take it from there.”

Two flood warnings in Tewkesbury remained in place on Thursday night alongside more than 500 alerts in place across the country as more heavy rainfall was expected in southern England overnight.

Warnings of more flooding and travel disruption

A yellow weather warning is in place across all of southern England, East Anglia and parts of the Midlands until 3am on Friday, with the Met Office predicting there could be “further flooding and travel disruption”. Nottinghamshire County Council said it was declaring a major incident due to rising levels along the river Trent which it said could “come close to the highest levels on record from the year 2000”. Among the areas in the county affected was Radcliffe-on-Trent where residents said it was the worst flooding for two decades.

Laurie Walker, chairman of Radcliffe Park Residents’ Association, an estate for the over-55s where about six homes were evacuated, described the flooding as “like a river outside their front doors”. “Some were evacuated last night. There’s one gentleman who is quite poorly and during the previous flood he had to be airlifted out and put in a local home.

“I’ve had someone knock on my door to say the water is going to rise another 25cm. Outside their front doors it’s like a river, I don’t know if the homes have been flooded.” Fire services around the country also urged people not to drive through flood water and to plan ahead, while the London Fire Brigade warned of possible flooding in the capital where commuters were soaked as they crossed Westminster Bridge.

In Oxfordshire, a police force referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after an 87-year-old woman died when she hit a tree police had been warned about an hour and a half earlier. Thames Valley police made a mandatory referral to the watchdog after the crash shortly before 5.20pm on Tuesday near Goring, where officers were aware that a tree had brought down power lines at the same location. It comes after a man aged in his 50s died when a tree fell on his car in Gloucestershire just after 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

It is understood that as many as 800 homes were without power on Wednesday evening. Disruption is expected to continue on Friday after commuters were warned on Thursday afternoon that they might not make it home as extreme weather caused fresh delays to rail journeys. South Western Railway had warned that “extreme rainfall” until the end of the day meant customers travelling south of Guildford or west of Basingstoke should expect “severe disruption”.

It said services later on Thursday evening would likely be affected by a “significant knock-on impact” meaning further disruption and urged customers to check before they travel, travel earlier or expect delays and cancellations. Great Western Rail, which runs services westwards from London, urged people to travel before 3pm warning services in Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall were at risk of flooding. The operator said it would assess how flooding impacts the network overnight before updating its advice on Friday morning.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning[3] from 12pm on Thursday, with rainfall expected to travel in a north-east direction across the south of England, lasting until 3am on Friday. It added there is a “small chance” that communities could become cut off by flooded roads and that rain falling overnight would land on already saturated ground after Storm Henk that battered the UK on Tuesday. It said: “The track of the heaviest rainfall remains very uncertain, but there is a chance of 20 to 30 millimetres falling in six to nine hours across a portion of the warning area, with a few places perhaps seeing 40 to 50 millimetres.

“Impacts are more likely due to the current very wet ground across the region.”

8:06PM[4]

All for today

Hello, thank you for following our coverage of the weather. Here are some of the major developments from today:

  • Residents have been evacuated from homes after flooding in Nottinghamshire led to a major incident being declared.
  • There are 229 flood warnings and 291 flood alerts in place across the UK.
  • Commuters have been warned they might not make it home[5] as extreme weather[6] caused more delays to rail journeys.
  • An elderly woman driver has died after hitting a fallen tree which had been reported fallen to police about 90 minutes earlier as Storm Henk battered the country.

7:34PM[7]

87 year old driver dies after hitting fallen tree

An elderly woman driver has died after hitting a fallen tree which had been reported fallen to police about 90 minutes earlier as Storm Henk battered the country. The 87-year-old, who has not been named, was in a red Smart Forfour when she collided with it near Crays Pond, Oxfordshire, at about 5.25pm on Tuesday.

Thames Valley Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as the fallen tree was one of a number of similar reports received approximately an hour and a half before the collision. The woman’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers. No arrests have been made.

7:29PM[8]

Flooding reveals English Civil War fort built by Oliver Cromwell

The clear outline of a 400-year-old English Civil War fort has been highlighted after heavy rain and flooding filled a moat around the earthworks following Storm Henk.

Aerial photos show The Earith Bulwark in the Cambridgeshire Fens, which was built around 1643 by Oliver Cromwell’s forces to protect crossing points on the local rivers, including the River Great Ouse.

The Civil War fort known as Earith BulwarkThe Civil War fort known as Earith BulwarkCredit: Bav Media

The fort, which is only revealed very rarely and after extreme flooding, is described by Historic England as “amongst the most elaborate fortifications” from the Civil War (1642-51) and it covers about 60 square metres with bastions at each of the four corners. The Earith Bulwark was built on a narrow strip of land known as the Hundred Foot Washes by Parliamentary forces to protect the bridge where the Huntingdon to Ely road crosses the river. It was strategically placed to command an important river crossing at the western end of the fen causeway which linked Huntingdon to the Isle of Ely, according to Historic England.

7:09PM[9]

Confusion at Paddington Station

Commuters have been left in the dark at Paddington Station, with the departures screens currently empty.

In response to the tweet below, Great Western Rail replied: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Didcot Parkway and Reading all lines are blocked.” There are other issues on the Great Western Railway network, with the line towards Reading flooded. Find out more about current railway disruption here[10].

@GWRHelp pic.twitter.com/0ojqz5J3h6[11][12]

— David Ievins (@DavidIevins) January 4, 2024[13]6:59PM[14]

No trains at Canada Water until 8pm

Flooding at Canada Water means that trains are currently unable to call at this station.

Disruption is expected until approximately 8pm.

6:58PM[15]

‘This flood is an evil one’

A pub landlord whose premises have been flooded has said the latest flood has been “an evil one”. Mario Thomas, landlord of The Boat Inn in Shropshire, said it is the third flood he has seen on his property in less than 12 months. He added that the pub is “prone to flooding” due to its proximity to the River Severn.

However Mr Thomas, who runs the business with his wife Lisa Thomas, said this has “been the worst of the three” and has “taken us by surprise, immensely”. “It certainly made me cry (on Thursday) to see the devastation it’s caused, it is unbelievable,” Mr Thomas said. “It took us by complete shock and within literally hours, (the water) just kept rising so fast.

“The last two (floods) have been OK, but this one, this is an evil one.” He estimated that the water is more than 4ft deep in the pub, saying it was up to his chest when he entered the building. The couple did not have time to get most of the furniture out of the building.

The pub landlord estimates that the floodwater has risen to around 4ft The pub landlord estimates that the floodwater has risen to around 4ftCredit: CARL RECINE6:47PM[16]

Residents ‘suffering’ as homes evacuated in Nottinghamshire

Ellen Walker, who lives on the edge of the River Trent, said: “We’ve been up most of the night because our vehicles were parked just at the borderline of where the flood was, and we had to move them overnight.

“It’s highly unlikely we will flood, so I think everybody’s been more sorry for the people over the road because they have had it so hard.” Several homes on the street where she lives have flooded, with residents evacuated and power shut off. “The saddest part about it is, you know they are suffering, but there’s nothing you can do.

If the flood comes in, it’s going to come in and there’s no way anybody can stop it,” Ms Walker said. Local Councillor Roger Upton said: “I’ve lived in Radcliffe since 1975, and I’ve regularly come down here over the years and seen various floodings. It was bad in 1977, and it was bad in 2000, and in my opinion, this is the worst I’ve seen in those years.

“We have managed to evacuate some residents that live on the river bank of the Trent, some locally but the majority to Gamston, where the borough council has agreed to a hotel behind a pub there, so that’s good. “It is worrying. All the water in the River Trent, from Staffordshire, Derbyshire, the River Dove, the River Soar, all the rivers, it all comes through here eventually and it’s that time lag.

When the rain stops, it takes days for it to come through here.”

6:24PM[17]

Pictured: A narrow boat succumbs to the flood

A narrow boat sinks after breaking from its mooring during flooding on the River Soar in LeicestershireA narrow boat sinks after breaking from its mooring during flooding on the River Soar in LeicestershireCredit: Darren Staples / Alamy Stock PhotoMembers of the Rivers and Canal Rescue team attempt to save the boatMembers of the Rivers and Canal Rescue team attempt to save the boatCredit: Darren Staples / Alamy Stock Photo6:19PM[18]

Over 500 flood alerts and warnings in place

There are now 229 flood warnings and 291 flood alerts in place across the UK. Flood warnings are for areas where flooding is expected. Residents in these areas are advised to act by turning off gas, water and electricity, moving belongings upstairs or to safety, and moving family, pets and cars to safety.

The alerts indicate that flooding is possible. People who live in these areas are advised to prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents and to check flood warnings. Find out if you live in an affected area and sign up for flood alerts here[19].

6:12PM[20]

All lines closed between Southampton Central and Bournemouth

Due to heavy rain and flooding, all lines between Southampton Central and Bournemouth are currently closed.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Find out more here[21].

5:56PM[22]

Disruption on Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services

Trains are currently not running between Brighton and Lewes. Services will be cancelled, terminated away from the area, or diverted via Wivelsfield.

Southern tickets are currently being accepted on local Brighton and Hove buses. National Rail have told customers not to travel between Havant and Southampton Central. There are multiple reports of flooding on the line, meaning Southern services are not running.

The train operator is unable to recommend any alternative routes at this time. Customers are strongly advised to consider whether travel between Havant and Porstmouth Harbour is necessary as repairs to a signalling fault are being prevented by poor weather conditions. Tickets will be accepted on alternative SWR and GWR services in the area where they are running.

A landslip at Arlesley is causing delays and some service changes between Hitchin and Peterborough. Find out more about affected routes and alternative methods of transport here[23].

5:51PM[24]

In pictures: Flooding in the Midlands

The Boat Inn in Shropshire is underwater following heavy rainfall and floodingThe Boat Inn in Shropshire is underwater following heavy rainfall and floodingCredit: Liam BallTewkesbury Abbey surrounded by floodwaterTewkesbury Abbey surrounded by floodwaterCredit: ADRIAN DENNIS5:40PM[25]

‘You can’t walk into the town centre or even walk along the footpath’

James Hopkins from Shrewsbury said it was “a bit of a shock” on Thursday morning when he woke to see the flooding outside his home. Mr Hopkins lives opposite the River Severn on Benbow Quay, where he said some residents in flats have been stranded in their homes, although he can get out.

He said: “I’ve lived here 18 months and this is the first time we’ve been cut off. It was a bit of a shock this morning when I woke up, especially seeing how far it had come. “Nobody (in the flats) is affected as they built them so high up, it’s just getting out.

I can get out of mine, but not those further down. You can’t walk into the town centre or even walk along the footpath. “Somebody told me it comes over to the road but I never expected it to come to the foundations of the flats, it was a bit of a shock.

“You’ve got to feel for the people who live 100ft down the road because it’ll be in their houses. It’s horrendous.”

5:28PM[26]

Commuters warned they may not make it home as ‘extreme rainfall’ hits trains

As a yellow weather warning for rain came into force across the south of England, train operators warned of delays and short notice cancellations, Neil Johnston reports. South Western Railway and Great Western Rail advised that severe disruption should be expected on some of their train lines and that customers should check before travelling.

5:22PM[28]

River Trent at ‘highest level in more than 20 years’

Anne McLeod, chairwoman of Radcliffe-on-Trent Parish Council, said the water level of the River Trent is at the highest she has seen in more than 20 years. Several people who live in Radcliffe Residential Park next to the river have been moved out of static caravans and into a nearby hotel after several properties flooded. Ms McLeod said: “It’s directly adjacent to the Trent so they get it quite badly, but in my memory, and I’ve lived in Radcliffe since 1975, this is the highest it’s been since 2000 when it last flooded that area.”

The Environment Agency’s hydrometry team, using a remote-controlled ARC boat, recorded the largest ever instantaneous flow of water on the River Trent in Burton of 365m3/s earlier today. Upstream, the River Trent at Shardlow was peaking this afternoon at 450 tonnes per second.

Local hydrometry teams are out using the remote ARC boat in West Midlands area today on the River Trent in Burton, resulting in the largest ever measured instantaneous flow in WMD-East with 365m3/s. This high flow data will help build and corroborate flood flow models. pic.twitter.com/nwsvD3ZfGp[29]

— HydrometryEA (@HydrometryEA) January 4, 2024[30]5:12PM[31]

London Fire Brigade issues advice amid flood warnings

To prepare for floods in areas with flood alerts, the fire service has advised residents to pack medicines and insurance documents, and to visit the flood warning information service.

In areas with a flood warning, London Fire Brigade said to move things upstairs or to safety, to turn off gas, water, and electricity, and to move family, pets and cars to safety. In areas with severe flood warnings, residents should follow emergency services’ advice, call 999 if there is immediate danger, and stay safe.

5:09PM[32]

‘A very wet rush hour’

The Met Office has said that heavy rain across southern England will continue throughout the evening. Strong winds and heavy downpours have been moving through southern and eastern England during the day.

Drivers should be prepared and remain vigilant as there is likely to be a lot of spray on the roads.

Be prepared for a very wet rush hour if you’re about to head home across southern England The heavy rain shown on the latest radar will result in a lot of spray on the roads ? pic.twitter.com/wN2L3s2Sde[33]

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 4, 2024[34]4:47PM[35]

‘Don’t drive through flood water, it’s not work the risk’, warns fire service

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service have warned residents not to attempt driving through flood or tidal water as it is “not worth the risk”. On X (formerly Twitter) they posted a video of a rescue team saving a car stuck in fast-flowing water alongside the warning.

Don’t drive through flood or tidal water – it’s not worth the risk??

Due to recent weather warnings flooding is more likely to occur? Thankfully, this driver was lucky and came out with no injuries, but that’s not always the case. Always call 999 if in immediate danger. pic.twitter.com/SH51Sa3XDX[36]

— Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (@Glosfire) January 4, 2024[37]4:36PM[38]

MSP ‘frustrated’ with Scottish Government over flood funds

Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has criticised the Scottish Government’s response to Storm Gerrit.

In a video posted to X, the member for North East Fife demanded a “change of heart” from the government to make grants available to residents affected by the “devastating floods”. He also wrote: “I’m frustrated that the Scottish Government has rejected my call for flood funds to be available for Fife businesses and residents who were flooded with Storm Gerrit. “They provided them for Angus after Storm Babet so why not Fife now?”

4:21PM[39]

Police force refers itself to watchdog over death of elderly driver

Thames Valley Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the death of an 87-year-old woman who died after hitting a tree.

She was driving during Storm Henk on Tuesday and the tree had been reported to the police 90 minutes before the incident.

4:03PM[40]

In pictures: Worcester city centre underwater

A woman checks on a car parked in a flooded area of Worcester city centreA woman checks on a car parked in a flooded area of the cityCredit: Christopher FurlongThe city centre has been flooded by the River Severn following heavy rainfall The city centre has been flooded by the River Severn following heavy rainfallCredit: David Davies3:37PM[41]

Nottinghamshire residents urged to prepare for possibility of evacuation

Residents who live in the flood risk areas around the River Trent are being asked to ensure they have preparations in place in case they are asked to evacuate. It comes as Nottinghamshire County Council declared a major incident, with latest forecasts showing that peaks along the River Trent could come close to the highest levels on record from the year 2000. A number of key roads in the area are already closed because of flooding, including stretches of the A6097 and the A617.

Residents have been asked to consider avoiding these areas unless it is for essential travel. The council have released further advice, urging residents to stay away from swollen rivers and flood water, and to only travel if necessary in the flood areas.

3:19PM[42]

Watch: Man rescued from shed roof

A man in Nottinghamshire was rescued by the local fire and rescue team after becoming stranded on his shed roof.

Another busy day for @nottsfire who are working hard in the current flooding from Storm Henk. This video shows Highfields technical rescue crews rescuing a male who was stranded on a shed roof surround by flood water. ??? pic.twitter.com/ZGfBTMffAL[43][44]

— Leigh Holmes (@Leigh_Holmes1) January 4, 2024[45]3:14PM[46]

In pictures: Rescue operations underway in Gloucester

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue assist a driver stranded in high floodwater Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue assist a driver stranded in high floodwaterCredit: PAUL NICHOLLSThe rescue team navigate the underwater Sandhurst Lane near the River SevernThe rescue team navigate the underwater Sandhurst Lane near the River SevernCredit: PAUL NICHOLLS3:09PM[47]

Almost 500 flood warnings and alerts in place

There are currently 216 flood warnings and 280 flood alerts in place across the UK.

The warnings signal that flooding is expected. People who live in these areas should act by turning off gas, water and electricity, moving belongings upstairs or to safety, and moving family, pets and cars to safety. The alerts indicate that flooding is possible.

People who live in these areas are advised to prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents and to check flood warnings. Find out if you live in an affected area and sign up for flood alerts here.[48]

3:05PM[49]

Major incident declared in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire County Council have declared a major incident because of flooding along the River Trent. Latest forecasts show that river levels along the Trent could come close to the highest levels on record, which was in 2000.

Residents living in the area are advised to check flood alerts and warnings, consider their plans and whether they need to travel, avoid swollen rivers and flood water, and to make sure they know what to do if a flood should occur.

!!THREAD | Major incident declared due to flooding along the River Trent Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Local Resilience Forum has declared a major incident due to rising river levels on the River Trent and the flooding and future flooding in the area, caused by #StormHenk. ? pic.twitter.com/yjof4W0V8C[50][51]

— Nottinghamshire County Council (@NottsCC) January 4, 2024[52]2:46PM[53]

Thousands of acres of crops underwater

The National Farmers Union (NFU) fear that many crops will not survive the winter as thousands of acres of productive farmland remains underwater because of flooding. Tom Bradshaw, deputy president of the NFU, said: “Many crops are not going to survive the winter with the huge financial stress and misery that brings.

“With more than 100 flood warnings in place, the NFU will be monitoring the situation and supporting our members.” Mr Bradshaw added that these recent spells of wet weather highlight “the need for government to recognise the strategic importance of domestic food production and urgently deliver solutions to mitigate the impact of flooding of farmland”.

2:38PM[54]

Yellow rain warning in place across southern England

Heavy rain is expected to sweep across southern and eastern England throughout the afternoon, with a yellow warning for rain in place from 12pm today until 3am tomorrow. Flooding is likely in places as rain falls on saturated ground across the country.

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Yellow weather warning UPDATED ? Rain across parts of southern and eastern England Thursday 1200 – Friday 0300

Latest info ? https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs[55] Stay #WeatherAware? pic.twitter.com/BNF625117R[56][57]

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 4, 2024[58]2:36PM[59]

In pictures: Flooding chaos in Worcester

People tackle a flooded street in Worcester City Centre People tackle a flooded street in Worcester City CentreCredit: Christopher FurlongThe Rose and Crown uses homemade flood defences to try and stay dryThe Rose and Crown uses homemade flood defences to try and stay dryCredit: Stop Press Media / Alamy Live News2:11PM[60]

The view from above in Gloucestershire

A large area has been impacted by heavy flooding near Gloucestershire Airport as the River Severn continues to rise. Many roads in the area are closed with the river’s level expected to peak later on today.

Heavy flooding just outside Gloucester Airport ATZ .

The river Severn continues to rise and is expected to peak sometime today. Many roads are closed. #floods #riversevern#floodalerts pic.twitter.com/gh8632l5O1[61][62][63][64]

— Heliflight UK (@HeliflightUK) January 4, 2024[65]1:59PM[66]

Flood warnings issued

A number of flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency for rivers running through south west England, with twelve announced along the River Severn. A helicopter company posted an aerial video highlighting the extent of the flooding around Gloucestershire Airport, showing fields submerged by water.

Flood warnings have been issued in the areas surrounding the River Cherwell, River Ray and River Thames. The town of Pershore is at risk of damage within the local area, as overflow from the River Avon creeps closer. Norfolk has also been warned to prepare for overflow of the River Nar and River Yare.

1:58PM[67]

Paddington to Swindon could be affected

Services between Paddington and Swindon will operate but may be affected by flooding elsewhere, Great Western Railway (GWR) have said, adding that customers with tickets for later services on Thursday could use them on earlier trains.

GWR said its services from Swindon and Bristol Parkway remain closed, owing to flooding on the tracks from Storm Henk. Trains are being diverted via Bath or Bristol Temple Meads, adding up to 40 minutes to passengers’ journeys, it said.

1:57PM[68]

South West travellers told to leave as soon as possible

Great Western Railway (GWR), which runs services westward from London, said customers travelling by rail to Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall should leave as soon as possible, with services likely to be delayed or cancelled later on Thursday. A GWR spokesperson said: “With further flood warnings in place and the amount of rain forecast, Network Rail has identified key sites in Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall as being at risk of flooding from around 1500.

Trains may not be able to operate through these areas.”

?Travel warning – 4 January? Due to heavy rainfall forecast on already flooded ground, customers are advised against starting their journey by rail Tickets for trains later today can be used on earlier services

Check your journey before travelling at https://t.co/SPb0FMX9cL pic.twitter.com/x0wfYyNzgE[69][70]

— GWR (@GWRHelp) January 4, 2024[71]

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