Every UK city at risk of flooding this weekend as Brits warn of travel chaos – full list

Several flood warnings have been issued following torrential rains which have caused rivers to rise and leave behind dangerous surface water.

There are currently 30 flood warnings in place across southern England, including Canterbury, Swindon and Cambridge, as well as Luton and Winchester. While the rest of the country has no warning, a notice has been issued to ensure locals are prepared to act in case of heavy rain.

Flooding is likely tonight as almost a month’s worth of rainfall is expected to hit Britain in just hours, the Met Office said. Yellow weather warnings are in place for thunderstorms and rain throughout the evening as the Met Office is concerned about disruption to travel and infrastructure. Power loss is likely, homes and businesses could be damaged, and hail and lightning will become dangerous for many.

Writing on its website, the Met Office says: “An area of ​​heavy rain is expected to move westwards across parts of England and then into Wales later today. There is still uncertainty over how far north or south this band of rain will be, but there is a small chance it will move slowly across parts of the West Midlands and NW England, as well as into Wales later in this afternoon and early evening, then 40-60mm of rain could fall in some places over three to six hours.”

Earlier, the flood forecast published on the Government’s official website said: “Local flooding is possible but not expected from surface water for parts of North West England and the West Midlands today (Thursday). Properties may flood and there may be travel disruptions.

“Local flooding is also possible but not expected more widely across England today (Thursday) and again on Friday and Saturday. Land, roads and properties may flood and travel may be disrupted.”

Among the worst affected areas are East Surrey and South London, where higher-than-average rainfall has caused rivers to rise, the Daily Star reports. An official warning published by the Government on Tuesday said: “Groundwater levels in East Surrey and South London have risen over the winter following above average rainfall. Levels continued to rise until the end of March and remained high in April.

“The Caterham Bourne has been flowing since mid-March and is still flowing in the Whyteleafe and Kenley area and the Environment Agency is monitoring the levels and flow of the Bourne in Kenley Bourne Park. However, groundwater levels in the area have now started. to fall, although some properties with deep basements in and around Purley and low-lying land near Caterham Bourne could still experience flooding.

“While the risks of property and garden flooding have reduced, riparian property owners are reminded to keep clear of any section of river that runs through their property. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation alongside Surrey County Council, Tandridge Borough Council and the London Borough of Croydon. will update this message on Thursday 23 May 2024, or sooner if the situation changes Flood Alert Area: Areas at risk of ground flooding including Caterham Bourne, Coulsdon Bourne, Beddington, Carshalton, Coulsdon, Kenley, Purley, South Croydon, Whyteleafe, Bromley. , Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.”

Flood Alerts in force in the UK:

• Ginge the stream

• Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton

• Underground flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton

• Groundwater flooding in Deane and Ashe in North Hampshire

• Groundwater flooding in East Kent

• Groundwater flooding in Flamstead

• Groundwater flooding in Hursley

• Groundwater flooding in Kimpton and Lilley Bottom

• Groundwater flooding in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne

• Groundwater flooding in Newmarket

• Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton

• Underground flooding in South East London

• Groundwater flooding in the Alton area

• Groundwater flooding in Candovers and Old Alresford

• Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area

• Groundwater flooding in the Henley and Assendon area

• Groundwater flooding in the High Wycombe area

• Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment

• Groundwater flooding in the Leckhampstead area

• Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting

• Groundwater flooding in Vernham Dean, Upton and the Bourne Valley

• Groundwater flooding in villages around Andover

• Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne

• Nailbourne and Little Stour

• The River Coln and its Tributaries

• River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn to Newbury

• The River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire

• The River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook

• River Wye and Hughenden Brook

• Catching Tern and Perry