80mph winds as Storm Doris sweeps in
Storm Doris caused drama, devastation and disruption with winds gusting at more than 80 mph in the Anglia region on Thursday 23 February 2017.
18,000 homes across Norfolk & Suffolk still without power
More than 18,000 homes across Norfolk and Suffolk are still without power this morning (February 24) following the destruction caused by Storm Doris yesterday.
80mph winds turned over lorries and caused trees to come down, while emergency services had to deal with hundreds of incidents.
UK Power Networks say they've brought in extra staff to help restore electricity as soon as possible after damage was caused to power lines.
Numbers of homes without power:
- Norfolk: 11,170
- Suffolk: 7,042
It's thought that some homes may not be back to normal again until this afternoon.
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Insurance advice for making claims after Storm Doris
Norwich-based insurance company Aviva has seen a 70% increase in calls and claims for damage since Storm Doris hit.
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How does Doris compare to the Great Storm of 1987?
Storm Doris brought havoc and destruction across the Anglia region almost 30 years on from the Great Storm of 1987.
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Storm Doris cut power to 231,000 homes across the East
Electricity has been restored to 222,000 of the 231,000 properties affected by power cuts caused by Storm Doris in the East of England.