Flooding Hits South West
The Environment Agency issues dozens of flood warnings across Devon, Dorset and Somerset after severe rain.
Driver rescued from car in rising flood water
Devon and Somerset Fire Service has come to the aid of a woman in Loddiswell in South Hams. Crews found her sat on the roof of her car yesterday evening. It was stranded in two feet of rising flood water. They rescued her by boat and moved the vehicle to safety.
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More floods expected after persistent rain forecast
It appears there is unlikely to be any let up in the relentless rain showers that have battered the Westcountry over the past few days.
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Flood hit communities praised as more rain expected
Communities in Devon hit by floods over the weekend have been praised by Devon County Council. Many residents are still clearing up.
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Widespread flooding means massive clean up
Dozens of people are clearing up after heavy rain burst rivers and flooded homes. Devon and Dorset hardest hit.