The Environment Agency urges the public to be aware of the risk of flooding as Storm Claudia brings further heavy rain across the country.

Rainfall has already caused flooding in the north of England, with at least 17 properties flooded. Significant surface water and river flooding is expected across larger parts of England, particularly central areas, from Friday and throughout the weekend.

As of 11.45am on Friday 14 November, there are 97 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, and two flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, in place.

Joe Cuthbertson, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:

Significant surface water and river flooding impacts are probable for parts of England on Friday, with significant river flooding likely continuing into Saturday. Ongoing imp

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