The Environment Agency is warning of the threat of further significant flooding for Northern England # as river level records across the country are broken .

The Agency said flood risk remains as the impacts of Storm Dennis continue to be felt across England with further rain on the way.

Caroline Douglass, Director of Incident Management at the Environment Agency, said:

“Further spells of rain in northern England from today and into the weekend and early next week may lead to further significant river flooding, particularly across the Pennines and parts of Yorkshire, while ongoing river flooding remains probable for the lower Severn for the remainder of the week.”

“This is the third weekend we have seen exceptional river levels and stormy weather, and with the effects of climate change, we need to prepare for more frequent periods of extreme weather like this. People need to be aware of their flood risk, sign up to flood warnings, make a flood plan and not to drive or walk through flood water.”

The Environment Agency is urging people to check their flood risk and remain prepared to take action as the situation changes.

There are 5 severe flood warnings in place meaning there is an immediate risk to life, 75 flood warnings, meaning that flooding is expected, and 144 flood alerts, meaning that flooding is possible, in place across the country.

England has already received 141% of its average February rainfall so far with some areas experiencing a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.

River levels continue to exceed existing records across the country. The Rivers Colne, Ribble, Calder, Aire, Trent, Severn, Wye, Lugg, and Derwent are among the many rivers where records have been broken.