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Warnings of flooding and travel disruption in east
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Live Reporting
Written by Louise Parry. Edited by Peter Walker
All times stated are UK
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Met OfficeCopyright: Met Office ![River flooded](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Dawid Wojtowicz/BBCCopyright: Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC ![river flooding](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Dawid Wojtowicz/BBCCopyright: Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC The River Great Ouse overflowed the banks at Newport Pagnell and crept up into people's back gardensImage caption: The River Great Ouse overflowed the banks at Newport Pagnell and crept up into people's back gardens ![Flooded mobile homes at Billing Aquadrome](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
PA MediaCopyright: PA Media Billing Aquadrome residents were told to evacuate from their mobile homes this week.Image caption: Billing Aquadrome residents were told to evacuate from their mobile homes this week. ![](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/96/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2022/9/26/f1fe5e8f-88e6-4781-81f1-15966641e180.jpg)
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Laura Foster/BBCCopyright: Laura Foster/BBC This dog walker reluctantly turned away from the flood water after persuasion from our reporterImage caption: This dog walker reluctantly turned away from the flood water after persuasion from our reporter ![](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/96/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2022/9/26/f1fe5e8f-88e6-4781-81f1-15966641e180.jpg)
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BBCCopyright: BBC ![John Lathrope in a green coat standing above the River Great Ouse in Bedford](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Brian Farmer/BBCCopyright: Brian Farmer/BBC John Lathrope, pictured over the footbridge at Priory Country Park, has lived in the area for about 13 yearsImage caption: John Lathrope, pictured over the footbridge at Priory Country Park, has lived in the area for about 13 years ![Floodboards at Benwick](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Middle Level CommissionersCopyright: Middle Level Commissioners ![A floodboard by a gate](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Mid Level CommissionersCopyright: Mid Level Commissioners The floodboards are have been installed to protect properties and a local cemeteryImage caption: The floodboards are have been installed to protect properties and a local cemetery ![Van drives through flood water](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Andrew Sinclair / BBCCopyright: Andrew Sinclair / BBC ![Janet Bowler at flood water in Bedford](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Brian Farmer/BBCCopyright: Brian Farmer/BBC Janet Bowler was taking bags of recycling to a nearby supermarketImage caption: Janet Bowler was taking bags of recycling to a nearby supermarket ![Arlesey station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
GoogleCopyright: Google Thameslink said northbound trains could not stop at Arlesey due to a landslipImage caption: Thameslink said northbound trains could not stop at Arlesey due to a landslip ![Car in water](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
BBCCopyright: BBC ![flood defence](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Thomas HealeyCopyright: Thomas Healey Longholme Cafe's flood defences are "holding firm"Image caption: Longholme Cafe's flood defences are "holding firm" ![Flooding](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Thomas HealeyCopyright: Thomas Healey The Longholme Cafe, next to the boathouse and river in Bedford, is completely cut off by floodwaterImage caption: The Longholme Cafe, next to the boathouse and river in Bedford, is completely cut off by floodwater View more on twitterView more on twitter ![A tree fallen onto a terraced house](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Stuart Woodward/BBCCopyright: Stuart Woodward/BBC A tree fell on to a house in Second Avenue in West ThurrockImage caption: A tree fell on to a house in Second Avenue in West Thurrock ![A blonde woman standing in front of a tree collapsed on a car](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Stuart Woodward/BBCCopyright: Stuart Woodward/BBC Sandra Jones was nearby when a tree fell on to her neighbour's car in Cabborns Crescent, Stanford le HopeImage caption: Sandra Jones was nearby when a tree fell on to her neighbour's car in Cabborns Crescent, Stanford le Hope ![Flooded river](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
ReutersCopyright: Reuters The River Great Ouse and boating lake have become one as the river burst its banksImage caption: The River Great Ouse and boating lake have become one as the river burst its banks ![The river and boating lake at Bedford flooded](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
ReutersCopyright: Reuters ![Bedford river](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
PA MediaCopyright: PA Media The Butterfly Bridge footpath in Bedford disappears into flood waterImage caption: The Butterfly Bridge footpath in Bedford disappears into flood water ![Aerial photos of picnic benches in Bedford that are surrounded by flood water](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
ReutersCopyright: Reuters These picnic benches beside the River Great Ouse in Bedford will be out of action for a little whileImage caption: These picnic benches beside the River Great Ouse in Bedford will be out of action for a little while ![River Great Ouse](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Cagey Bee/BBC Weather Watchers.Copyright: Cagey Bee/BBC Weather Watchers. Parts of Bedford have been cut off by the rising riverImage caption: Parts of Bedford have been cut off by the rising river ![flooded river](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
ThelceMan/BBC Weather Watchers.Copyright: ThelceMan/BBC Weather Watchers. Further upstream at Clapham in Bedford the river has also flooded surrounding landImage caption: Further upstream at Clapham in Bedford the river has also flooded surrounding land ![A train at Ipswich railway station](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Greater AngliaCopyright: Greater Anglia ![A flooded road](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Andrew Turner/BBCCopyright: Andrew Turner/BBC The flooded part of Whimpell Street, Happisburgh, borders a deep duck pondImage caption: The flooded part of Whimpell Street, Happisburgh, borders a deep duck pond ![Road closed due to flooding](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Andrew Turner/BBCCopyright: Andrew Turner/BBC It is thought the flooding was caused by blocked drains following heavy rainImage caption: It is thought the flooding was caused by blocked drains following heavy rain ![A white van in flood water](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Essex County Fire & Rescue ServiceCopyright: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service ![A flood alerts map](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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Latest PostGoodnight
We are wrapping up our live coverage for the night.
The yellow weather warning for rain and flooding remains in place until 03:00 GMT on Friday, and the Environment Agency has 220 live flood alerts and warnings; including many in our region.
The emergency response and evacuation at Billing Aquadrome in Northampton was stood down on Wednesday night, but agencies there are warning of more flooding to come.
Thank you for joining us today and please stay safe.
River floods people's gardens
Back gardens have been flooded after a river burst its banks.
The River Great Ouse overflowed in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.
It could swell further as more heavy rain is forecast overnight.
'More disruption on its way'
Authorities in Northamptonshire say the emergency response at Billing Aquadrome, which was deluged by the River Nene, was stood down at about 21:20 GMT on Wednesday.
But residents are being told the Nene, Tove and River Great Ouse continue to swell and the potential of flooding remains.
A spokesperson for the Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum - made up council officers and emergency responders - said: "There is likely to be further flood disruption over the coming days."
Determined dog walkers
Laura Foster
BBC News, in Bedford
Here in Bedford the River Great Ouse splits in two and there’s usually a boating lake in the middle.
But today the river has burst its banks and now there is just one big mass of water with benches and footpaths submerged in it.
Earlier I was warning dog walkers who had waded in up to their wellies that it wouldn’t be safe for them to venture any further - even if they were carrying their dogs in their arms.
The water is moving so quickly, it is actually very loud - and the concern is any more heavy rain will cause problems not only here, but further down the river for places such as St Neots.
Fire crew rescues person in mobility scooter
Laura Foster
BBC News, Bedford
A Bedfordshire fire crew has just rescued a person after their mobility scooter became stuck in flood water.
It happened on a footpath where the water was ankle deep in Bedford.
The person is said to be doing OK but the ambulance service is here and has given the individual a thermal blanket.
Fire fighters told the BBC this incident demonstrated why people shouldn’t venture into floodwater.
Road closures cause disruption
Cambridgeshire County Council says the following roads are shut:
Deja vu for retired lorry driver
John Lathrope said he witnessed similar flooding at Priory Country Park in Bedford once before about "five or six" years ago.
However, the retired lorry driver said he had never seen the local Longholme cafe forced to shut before.
"You can't get anywhere on that side of the river," said the 86-year-old.
Shop assistant Paula Sage, 47, went on: "It's the worst I've seen it for a long time."
Floodboards 'to protect properties'
Specially designed floodboards have been installed to protect a cemetery at Benwick in Cambridgeshire.
Middle Level Commissoners wrote that the boards were also installed "as a precaution" to "protect local properties".
MLC manages water courses in the Fens.
Flood trouble at t'Mill
This was the scene at Marlingford Mill, near Norwich, earlier.
Flood water was up to 2ft (60cm) deep in places. Some drivers turned round, but others opted to press on.
'The worst I've ever seen'
Retired teacher Janet Bowler said she was "quite shocked" at the scale of flooding in Priory Country Park in Bedford.
The 67-year-old could not cross the river walkway or walk along the riverside to access a local supermarket.
"Bedford is used to flooding but this is the worst it has been for some time," she said.
Landslip closes railway station
Trains are unable to call at Arlesey station in Bedfordshire following a landslip, according to rail operator Thameslink.
The company said the landslip was "near the railway".
It said passengers could still travel from the St Neots direction, but trains coming northbound from Stevenage could not call at Arlesey.
Car stuck as river overflows
The River Great Ouse has also flooded in Harrold, Bedfordshire.
The bridge is currently closed because of flooding on the causeway.
A car has become stuck on Carlton Road.
A local resident said: "There’s the usual diversions in place, as it’s known for flooding, but the water is very high at the moment."
Cafe’s flood defences ‘holding firm’
A cafe that was wrecked by floods in 2020 is coping with “serious flooding”, thanks to new defences.
The Longholme in Bedford sits between the River Great Ouse and boating lake, and is currently completely cut off by water.
Manager Thomas Healey said although the cafe was closed “until further notice”, the barrier systems bought after the 2020 floods “are mostly holding firm”.
He said they were "generally very happy" with the flood defences compared with the sandbags they tried in 2020, which did not work.
But he hopes the waters will recede soon. “Our priority is to open again and get food out," he said.
Flood water 'deeper than it looks', council warns
A council has posted a warning to the public on social media to avoid flood water.
Central Bedfordshire Council shared aerial footage of flooded fields."Do not attempt to drive, cycle or walk through flood water - it can be deeper than it looks," the council said.
It advised people to check before travelling, with more heavy rain predicted.
More than 250 calls for fire service
The fire service control room in Essex received 250 calls between 13:00 GMT and 20:00 on Tuesday during Storm Henk.
Managers there initially counted 110 calls, but have since taken a closer look at the call log.
Trees fell into houses and cars that afternoon.
Residents will be braced for the heavy rainfall tonight.
River bursts its banks
Aerial photos show the extent of flooding in Bedford after the River Great Ouse burst its banks.
The river has merged with the boating lake at The Embankment following heavy rainfall during Storm Henk.
More rain is expected this afternoon and overnight in the area.
Commuters braced for delays
Rail operator Greater Anglia has warned there could be disruption to its services this afternoon because of the rain being forecast.
Passengers are asked to check its website before travelling.
Road closure after flooding risk to cars
Emergency services closed Whimpwell Street in Happisburgh, Norfolk, after it became submerged.
There is a particular risk to vehicles as the flooded road borders a duck pond, and cars could end up rolling into it.
Stuart Herd, station manager at Great Yarmouth, said the pond was “about five to 6ft (1.8m) deep, so people would be in difficulties if the car tipped onto its side or roof”.
He said there was “no demarcation” between the duck pond and the flooded street.
Mr Herd said while “some people are disgruntled about having to take a different route”, locals had been “really compliant” about the road closure.
'Lucky escape' for van driver
Firefighters said a man's van was "swept away" at a ford in Sible Hedingham, in north Essex, and by the looks of this image, things could have been more serious for the driver.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the motorist had a "lucky escape".
Flood warnings for England's rivers
The Environment Agency has 227 flood alerts in place for England.
Flooding is expected at various locations near Northampton and Peterborough.
Warnings are also in place for the River Yare near Norwich and at King's Lynn.