The floods closed roads and businesses across large parts of Cheshire and south Manchester on Wednesday.

At Glebe Farm caravan park near Congleton, fire crews tested the depth of the floods before they began pumping water out.

The water still got into shops and storage areas where dozens of caravans were parked though.

The Environment Agency continually monitors water levels and issues guidance about what people should do, external in a flooding emergency.

Image source, Environment Agency

The aftermath of the flooding in the North of England is certainly being felt by residents in Poynton, Cheshire this morning.

Jackie Gittins told BBC Radio Manchester it was "absolute carnage".

"I have lived here for 54 years and I have never seen anything like this in my whole life. I can't believe it," she added.

"The community came together. There was a gentleman who came down in his tractor to drain all the grids away and release all the rubbish that was there."

Angela Feely, meanwhile, said it was scary "how quickly it all happened".

BBC reporter Phil McCann was at the scene last night and shared this footage of the flooding.

Poynton in Cheshire was badly hit by the flooding after severe downpours in northern England.

Rescuers have been working through the night to aid flood-hit homeowners.

This footage was shared by our BBC Radio 5 Live colleagues.

Caroline Simpson from Stockport Council said: "Our main priority has been to keep residents affected by the recent floods safe and have provided information on what to do if homes or businesses have been affected by flood water.

"Council officers and partner agencies have visited areas right across the borough where flooding has occurred - predominantly Hazel Grove, Bramhall and Cheadle - and have spoken to residents and businesses affected by the flooding and to see what we can do to help.

"A recovery plan to clean up and help those who were affected by the flooding has now begun and this will be our main priority for the coming days.

"Our team have worked through the night to get our roads clear and support areas affected and we will continue our efforts over the coming days and weeks ahead."

"Any residents affected by flooding should phone our contact centre directly on 0161 217 6111 or our emergency control centre on 0161 474 5555.

"Please report sewage flooding to United Utilities direct on 0345 672 3723."

Members of the public have also been given a "big shout-out" for their help during the flooding.

Jackie Carter lives in one of the areas worst affected by the flooding, Bramhall near Stockport.

She said: "I was working from home yesterday and saw the water starting to come over the patio at the back of the house.

Image source, jackie carter

Cheshire's chief fire officer Mark Cashin has praised the emergency service for its "hard work" over the past two days.

The railway between Manchester Airport and Wilmslow, Cheshire, is currently blocked due to flooding.

Trains travelling along this route are expected to be disrupted until 8:00 BST.

Largely dry and cloudy this morning followed by a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers this afternoon.

There's a warning that any showers that develop could be thundery and slow-moving.

The good news is that any lingering sharp showers should clear away through this evening.

After that we're in for a much-needed dry night.

There are eight flood warnings still in place in the North West of England region, according to the Environment Agency.

• Poynton Brook at Poynton and Midway
• Poynton Brook at Wigwam wood and parts of Armcon Business Park
• River Bollin and Agden Brook at Little Bollington
• River Bollin at Heatley
• River Goyt at Marple Bridge
• River Goyt from Marple Dale to Offerton
• River Mersey at Cheadle Wood and Ford Lane
• Timperley Brook at Altrincham

Image source, Environment Agency

Welcome to our extended coverage of the flooding that has hit a swathe of Cheshire and pockets of south Manchester.

We'll bring you the latest weather updates, up-to-the-minute news from the Environment Agency, and the latest traffic news.