Environment Agency records ‘significant rainfall’published at 10:17 GMT
10:17 GMT
The River Otter in Ottery St Mary, Devon, has reached its highest recorded level, according to the Environment Agency’s area duty manager for Devon and Cornwall.
Ben Johnstone said: “It’s been very wet overnight. We’ve currently got 16 flood alerts, 29 flood warnings and one severe flood warning in force and… significant rainfall falling on already wet catchments.
“The main impacts have been felt towards East Devon, the Otter and the River Axe; and, at Ottery St Mary, it has reached the highest recorded level we’ve had there.”
He added: “We’ve had teams in throughout yesterday and through the night monitoring river levels and issuing flood warnings.
“After the event, we’ll then go out and check our defences… and review what has actually happened to understand the impact and how we can provide help and support.”