Marines and police have helped to evacuate residents in the Somerset village of Moorland after their flood defences were breached. One resident built a giant wall out of clay around his house to try to stem rising flood waters.
The village of Moorland saw floodwater rise by up to a metre (3.3 feet) in a few minutes just after 1:30 this morning, Somerset County Council has said.
A statement said that 60 homes are being evacuated and that a further 80 homes have already been affected. Some 30 residents have decided to remain in their homes.
A rest centre has been established at Westfield Church for residents who are unable to find alternative accommodation.
One resident built a giant clay wall to protect his house, but other locals could do nothing to stop the rising waters.
A Somerset resident has built a giant wall out of clay around his house in a battle to stem rising flood waters surrounding his house.