Flood warnings issued for Suffolk and Norfolk

Tides are expected to be higher than usual at Southwold, and the tidal River Yare and River Waveney, due to Storm Amy

Flood warnings have been issued for rivers and coastal areas in Norfolk and Suffolk following the effects of Storm Amy.

The Environment Agency (EA) said flooding to businesses and homes was likely along the River Waveney, the River Yare and at Southwold on Sunday.

An EA spokesperson said its teams were out checking flood defences, adding: "Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected."

Meanwhile, there have been reports of trees falling on roads in the region, including in Norfolk and Essex.

The EA issued its flood warnings for:

• The River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth for 24 hours from 05:45 BST. Areas most at risk included Cantley, Ferry Road at Reedham, the A47 and the railway line between Reedham and Brundall

• The River Waveney near Lowestoft for 24 hours from 05:15. Areas most at risk included St Olaves, Somerleyton, Burgh St Peter, Oulton Broad and Beccles

• The coast at Southwold for 06:00-10:00. Areas deemed most at risk included Southwold Harbour, Ferry Road and the bottom of Queens Road

• The A12 at Bluthburgh for 06:00-10:00. Minor flooding was also expected at coastal roads and footpaths

St Peter's Road is a residential street near the centre of Coggeshall village in north Essex

At about 16:45, Norfolk Police said drivers could not access Park Road or Stanley Road at Diss - part of the A1066 - because of a fallen tree.

A large collapsed tree was also blocking St Peter's Road in Coggeshall, near Braintree in Essex.

Storm Amy has brought wind speeds of up to 55mph (89km/h) to much of the UK and has knocked out power for many homes.