Police have confirmed that the 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after his van collided with the tree on the B9127 at Whigstreet near Forfar, Angus, which happened on Thursday.
More than an inch (25.4mm) of rain fell on parts of England overnight and carnage unfolded on the roads, as weather warnings covered most of the country.
Tui Flight TOM3551 was attempting to land at the airport in strong winds after departing from Corfu when the Boeing 737-800 slipped off the tarmac and was left stranded on the grass.