The Environment Agency has issued two severe flood warnings for the River Tyne at Corbridge. It says flooding is expected and residents in the area are being told to take immediate action.
The Environment Agency have issued a severe flood warning for properties and low lying areas around Wellbank and St. Andrews Terrace.
The warning means that flooding of homes and businesses is expected.
The official advice from the environment agency is to act now to protect yourself and your property.
Flooding is expected for Properties and low lying areas around Wellbank, St Andrew’s Terrace, Station Road, Little Croft and The Stanners, Cemetery Lodge, Corbridge Mill and The Willows.
The environment agency also advise that:
If you are caught in a flash flood, get to higher ground.
Stay away from flood water and don't take risks. Move family, pets and valuables to a safe place.
Heavy rain is currently falling in the Tyne Catchment and will continue throughout today.
River levels on the River Tyne are rising and are expected to rise through the day.
Properties at Well Bank are already flooding and it is expected that the flood wall at the Stanners will top over later this morning.
The storm battered the region for hours but the impact on the lives of people in Haydon Bridge will last for months
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service took almost 250 calls this weekend resulting in more than 200 emergency callouts
The Environment Agency has been working constantly to maintain defences, clear blockages, monitor water levels and issue flood warnings.