Midlands flooding: flood defences and standing water
Severn still rising at Upton. New defences working well. Gates are shut and town's fully open. http://t.co/Swetso8l
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Our new flood protection scheme at Kempsey is working. Water from Hatfield brook here is held back by flooding Severn . http://t.co/G66L0Ytx
From @DaveThroupEA on Twitter:Lots of standing water on the roads today. If you see a blocked drain or road gutter, let us know and we'll sort it! http://t.co/FSbYXFVn
From @Derbyshirecc on Twitter:
Midlands flooding, the latest
The Environment Agency has warned that parts of the River Severn are still rising following heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight.
Man rescued from car trapped in swollen river
A man has been taken to hospital after his car ended up in a fast-flowing river in Staffordshire.
'Amber' weather warning for Midlands
Torrential rain continues to cause major problems across the Midlands.