Durham Police overloaded with calls about flooding
Durham Police say they have been "overloaded" with calls about flooding and ask people only to ring them if it is an emergency.
Viewers' storm pictures
Viewers' pictures of today's storm
North Tyneside Council issue advice on flooding
North Tyneside Council have issued advice on flooding
Storms and heavy rain has caused flooding
Storms and heavy rain has caused flooding across the region closing schools, roads and stations.