Superintendent Dave Buckley, Norfolk’s county policing commander, said: We experienced heavy rainfall over Christmas which caused widespread flooding in the south Norfolk area. With fields already water-logged, there is the possibility of back roads flooding, with areas becoming difficult or even impossible to pass. For the safety of everyone; our communities and our emergency services, which are already stretched with the demands of the coronavirus pandemic, we’d ask people to avoid travelling over the next few days wherever possible. Any journey we make under current lockdown rules should be for an essential purpose, such as food shopping or caring for a vulnerable friend or relative.
Flood alerts in place in West Norfolk as Storm Christoph causes disruption
| Updated: 12:22, 20 January 2021
Flood alerts have been issued for the River Nar, Welney Causeway, River Wissey and North West Norfolk Rivers, with Shernborne Road currently closed near Dersingham.
Heavy rainfall is forecast today so river levels are expected to rise further as a result.
The main road through Shernborne is heavily flooded. Picture: Ian Burt. (44037440)
The Environment Agency is liaising with Norfolk Highways, who will decide whether to close affected roads.
Those who have to travel are asked to plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and to avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Hunstanton s famous wolf with a dusting of snow
- Credit: Chris Bishop
Snowfall in parts of Norfolk was up to 8cm deep, while forecasters are warning of the risk of flooding from rainfall next week.
Following an amber weather alert for snow on Saturday, some roads were left impassable.
The Met Office officially recorded 4cm of snow in Norfolk, but estimated that this could have been closer to 8cm in some areas.
EAST: Map of snow depths across the region on Saturday - a few locations measured 6cm.
Onshore southerly winds meant parts of the Essex + SE Suffolk coast saw just sleet/rain, while the offshore wind allowed snow to accumulate on the Norfolk coast.
The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester
The Rivers Deben and Lark
The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain
The River Stour from Sudbury to Stratford St Mary and Dedham
The River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay
The upper River Chelmer
However, more serious flood warnings for the area have now been removed.
Needham Lake has risen after the heavy rainfall and grassy areas next to the lake have been completely swamped.
A picnic bench completely submerged in the water at Needham Lake
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
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The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester
The Rivers Deben and Lark
The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain
The River Stour from Sudbury to Stratford St Mary and Dedham
The River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay
The upper River Chelmer
However, more serious flood warnings for the area have now been removed.
Needham Lake has risen after the heavy rainfall and grassy areas next to the lake have been completely swamped.
A picnic bench completely submerged in the water at Needham Lake
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
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