The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the country.

Sarah Cook, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:

“Persistent heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to significant surface water flooding on Monday across parts of England. The impacts could include localised flooding in urban areas and fast responding catchments, including some property flooding as well as travel disruption. The risk from river flooding remains low.

Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding.

Currently 12 flood warnings remain in place where flooding is expected in England - 32 flood warnings have been removed in the last 24 hours. A further 78 flood alerts are in place where flooding is possible.

There are no flood warnings in place for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.