Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding in parts of the East of England
A major incident is declared in Suffolk, with warnings flood levels could rise further
A yellow warning for wind is active until 12:00 on Saturday
Multiple flood warnings are in places around the East of England
Framlingham is among the worst-hit areas
About 30 people spent the night at Debenham leisure centre after being forced to leave their homes
Large parts of Ipswich are without water, with other parts of the town facing low pressure on supplies
Greater Anglia says the heavy rainfall has resulted in issues for trains at Thetford, Norfolk.
"Due to heavy rain having flooded the railway at Thetford, services running from Ely towards Norwich are currently unable to run through Thetford," it posted on X, external, formerly Twitter.
BBC Weather Watcher Marena captured this picture of the flooded park in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire this morning.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers/MarenaFlooding is causing dangerous driving conditions in parts of the region this morning.
These pictures show affected roads around the village of Flowton, north-west of Ipswich.
One driver appeared to be trying to pass through deep, standing water but Suffolk Highways has warned against it, urging people to find alternative routes.
Image source, Shannon Eustace/BBC
Image source, Shannon Eustace/BBC
Image source, Shannon Eustace/BBCA flood warning has just been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Lark from Clopton to Martlesham, in Suffolk.
It says properties in the area, including Grundisburgh and the Bealings, are at risk of flooding, external.
There are currently 62 flood warnings (flooding is expected) and 156 flood alerts (flooding is possible) across England.
More details can be found on the government website, external.
Luke Deal
BBC Radio Suffolk
Heavy rain has caused flooding in parts of Suffolk overnight.
These pictures show water gushing into a home in Foxglove Avenue, Needham Market.
Image source, SHAUN WHITMORE/BBCThis home was the fifth to be demolished in Hemsby in less than a week in March
The Norfolk village of Hemsby knows only too well how devastating extreme weather can be.
Coastal erosion has seen homes fall into the sea in recent years and has left others teetering on the edge.
Five at-risk homes were demolished in March and there was further erosion there only last weekend.
The MP who represents the village denied claims that residents were being abandoned after a sea defence scheme was scrapped.
Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth, Sir Brandon Lewis, along with local authorities, said earlier this week that Hemsby did not qualify for "sufficient government funding" to allow sea defences to progress.
The high tide is expected in Hemsby at 11:21 BST.
Luke Deal
BBC News, Suffolk
There's been heavy rain in Needham Market, Suffolk, leading to flooding.
Slopping through the water, Mark Stannard looks down at his "absolutely saturated" carpet in the lounge of his home.
"It's very depressing," he says.
"The carpet is only two years old."
He adds: "I don't really know what to say, it's just too depressing to gauge.
"Horrible - horrible."
Image source, Luke Deal/BBC
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Met Office's warnings, external can be yellow (severe weather possible), amber (increased likelihood of bad weather) and red (extreme weather is expected).
Here is the description of the yellow warning, which is currently in place for rain in the East of England:
Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you.
Yellow means that you should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day-to-day activities.
The Met Office is monitoring the developing weather situation and yellow means keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.
Forecaster Dan Holley from Weatherquest has been totting up the rainfall overnight in parts of the East.
He said the "highest gust" of wind so far was in Weybourne, Norfolk, and was 44mph.
The Compass Pott Row school in Grimston, near King's Lynn in Norfolk, is closed to all children "due to extensive flooding within the school and no heating", Norfolk County Council has confirmed.
Remote learning is in place for pupils today.
Image source, GoogleThe East of England is one of several regions warned to expect heavy rain and possible disruption throughout Friday.
A yellow weather warning for rain was put in place at midnight and is active until 06:00 BST on Saturday.
A second yellow warning for wind is due to be active for 24 hours from 12:00 on Friday.
This satellite image from BBC Weather shows particularly heavy showers forecast for lunchtime.
The Met Office warns:
The East of England has been experiencing heavy rain overnight and a yellow weather warning is active until 06:00 BST on Saturday.
A second, 24-hour warning for wind across the region is due to come into force at 12:00.
Hemsby, on the Norfolk coast, where five homes had to be demolished earlier this year due to the risk of further erosion, is particularly vulnerable.
It is experiencing strong winds and high tide is due at 11:21.
We will be watching the situation closely and posting updates throughout the day.