The B3162 at Broadwindsor in Dorset is closed between the B3163 and Norway Lane (Lewesdon Hiill). Several tonnes of mud and trees are on the road following a landslip. The Council Highways department is dealing with the problem.
This is one example of the flooding that has hit the West Country, causing big delays during the rush hour. Our Somerset Correspondent David Woodland took this shot of the A38 near Wellington where surface water meant one lane was impassable.
The Met Office has now released its rainfall figures for the 12 hours between 9pm last night and 9am this morning.
This radar picture from the Met Office shows the pattern of heavy rain moving across the West Country overnight
Almost 50 mm of rain fell in the region in just 12 hours, leading to localised flooding and resulting in hazardous conditions for drivers.
Read the full storyThe Met Office has issued figures for the rainfall in the 12 hours between 7pm yesterday and 7am today
Many areas in region clear of heavy rain. Its moving off to N & E. Some showers behind it. Still a lot of surface water on roads. Take care
From @bobsweather on Twitter:In 2007, Ken Goodwin sent this report
Five years ago our reporter Ken Goodwin sent this report in the aftermath of the worst floods in a century
