Famous Welsh beauty spot transformed to look 'amazing' after rainfall

A famous beauty spot in Wales has been utterly transformed to create an "amazing" spectacle thanks to last night's rainfall.

Staff at Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall in Powys reported a large amount of debris left by yesterday's torrential downpours.

The falls have been ranked top five hidden gems in the UK on TikTok.

The spectacle has been caused by the large amounts of water cascading down the falls. Onlookers have described it as "raging" and "amazing".

Bar flooded after last night's devastating rainfall

A bar in Greater Manchester suffered damage after flood water tore through the premises last night.

EZ Bar and Cafe, in Altrincham, has reopened this morning after a major clean-up operation.

It says there was 'water everywhere' and customers had to be turned away.

Several flood alerts removed in the northwest

Only one flood alert remains in Greater Manchester and Warrington after the Environment Agency scaled back its warnings.

The alert for the Upper River Douglas in Wigan and Horwich is still in place.

Fallen tree shuts off residential street

A road has been closed in Lancashire after a tree was knocked down by stormy conditions.

Police can be seen at the scene of the incident in Rossendale, Lancashire.

It comes after another tree in the area was downed earlier today.

Flooding shuts down major roads in Yorkshire

National Highways have announced a major A road was forced to close due to torrential rainfall.

On Twitter, the agency wrote: "The A63 in EastRidingofYorkshire is closed westbound between the A1166 (Dairycoates) and the A15 (Hessle) due to flooding following heavy rainfall. Service providers are in attendance. More information to follow, thank you for your patience."

Flood alerts in place for 28 parts of England after 20 hours of rain

The Environment Agency has updated its flood warnings this morning after 20 hours of pounding rain saw rivers burst and streets flooded across the country.

One street in Salford was left completely submerged and a major standby incident was declared in Warrington.

Now parts of Greater Manchester, including Trafford, Stockport and south Manchester, are under flood warnings, according to the Environment Agency.

Warrington, and parts of Lancashire and Merseyside have also been put on alert.

What's the Met Office forecast for today?

After Brits were battered with rainfall overnight, many will be glad to know the worst of it appears to be over.

The Met Office - Britain's national forecaster - has said that cloud across England and Wales will clear as sunny spells make an appearance.

However, inclement weather will continue to reign in some parts of the northeast, where thunder and hail is expected.

The agency said: "Cloud across England and Wales gradually clearing. Sunny spells developing for many elsewhere but with scattered showers in the north, some heavy with hail and thunder.

"Temperatures widely below average and feeling particularly cold where brisk winds affect the northeast."

Danger to life warning as locals told not to drive through flood water

An MP has issued a danger to life warning after flooding gripped her constituency overnight.

Sarah Hall, the Labour and Co-Operative MP for Warrington South, shared an image of devastating flooding at Hawleys Lane Bridge.

She wrote: "Hawleys Lane bridge is currently flooded. Please do not attempt to drive through.

"Flood water is deeper and more dangerous than it looks. Cars can stall, be swept away, and put lives at risk..

"Stay safe, and please share this with anyone who might be heading that way."

River level surges by 3ft in 24 hours

The River Irwell, a tributary of the River Mersey, has seen water levels surge 3ft in a day as northern England is drenched in torrential rainfall.

The river level sat at 1ft at 6am yesterday before rising to 4.82ft by 2am this morning.

The threshold in which it would start affecting nearby properties is 5.51ft. Locals have been told to prepare for the possibility of flooding.

Resident of flood-stricken street says son had to 'practically swim to get home'

A woman living on a flood-stricken street in Salford said her son was forced to move her car out of the flooding's destructive path as she's on holiday in Turkey.

She told the Manchester Evening News: "Someone rang the door bell and I went to see who it was and I saw my car submerged underwater. I've had to phone my son to see if he could get someone to help him move my car.

"He's not got a licence, he's only got a provisional, so he's been trying to knock on the neighbour's door. He's had to practically swim to get home.

"The lights have stopped flashing and the back windows have opened because it's gone into flood prevention.

"I've lived here since 2008 and its got worse since they re-tarmacked the road. It was only a couple of years ago when my brother came to stay with me and his car ended up knackered."

Fire crew frees man stranded in car due to flooding

Fire crews were called to free a man who became stranded in his car after flooding gripped parts of the UK last night.

Images show the Mercedes of 71-year-old Magid Abdul after he was freed by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

He reportedly got stuck for two hours in Levenshulme, Greater Manchester after the devastating flooding overnight.

Houses evacuated after 'major incident standby' declared following last night's flooding

Scores of homes have been evacuated after several hours of heavy rain left parts of the country submerged in floodwater.

Officials declared a "major incident standby" as police, fire crews and council staff were scrambled to a number of neighbourhoods in Cheshire - where "knee-high" water had destroyed residential homes.

Officials evacuated scores of homes and handed out sandbags to help, reports Cheshire Live.

Entire street submerged and cars stranded as floodwaters rush through UK

A street in Salford has been left completely submerged after flooding gripped huge swathes of the UK overnight.

Terrifying images show a car under several inches of water in Peel Green Road.

It comes after the Environment Agency issued flood warnings for a huge area, reaching as high as Scotland in the north and Wales in the south.

Homes evacuated and 'major incident standby' declared

Dozens of Cheshire homes have been evacuated and a 'major incident standby' declared overnight.

Police, firefighters and council officials were scrambled to various neighbourhoods in Warrington last night where residents had been reporting 'knee-height water'. In response some properties were evacuated while sandbags were dished out.

A spokesperson for the borough council said last night: "If you cannot find alternative accommodation (eg with friends or family), a warm rest centre has been established at Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, Green Avenue.

"The decision to evacuate residents is not one we take lightly, but we do not want to risk households being breached with people still in their homes, particularly if there are elderly people or vulnerable residents or families. While many residential properties at risk of flooding will be visited by police, and fire and rescue services, the advice remains that if you have been flooded and cannot safely leave your home (eg if water is too deep) please call 999."

The council issued further advice at 2.15am where officials said they were hopeful water levels would stop rising as previously expected. The spokesperson said: "We are seeing water levels drop below their earlier peaks. Where initial assessments from the Environment Agency were that water levels would continue to rise, until around 4am on Sunday, September 21, we are hopeful that this will now no longer happen.

"Some households have been affected by flooding and a number of sandbags have been distributed to properties at particular risk. We also continue to advise people to be vigilant of flood alerts and flood warnings.

"We are hopeful, however, that based on current intelligence, any further potential flooding will not be as severe as predicted. So, while you should please remain vigilant, no further action is currently required.

"Given the latest detail we have on predicted future water levels, the council, Cheshire Police, and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are de-escalating our response."

44 flood warnings and 80 flood alerts

As of 6.40am this morning the Environment Agency has listed a total of 44 red flood warnings and 80 amber flood alerts across the country.

Flood warning for Camping and Caravanning Site

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight tonight due to recent heavy rain. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site.

The Environmental Agency website says: "We are closely monitoring the situation. Start acting on your flood plan. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water."

An update will be issued by 9am today or as the situation changes.

What to do if you're affected by a red warning

Red flood warnings indicate flooding is expected, and people are required to take "immediate action".

The Environmental Agency advises people to regularly check its site (available here) to see if they are affected, and those under a red warning should:

• Protect yourself and your loved ones
• Move your loved ones, pets and valuables to a safe place
• Move to higher ground or the upper floor of a building
• Turn off the gas, electricity and water in your home if it’s safe
• Put flood protection equipment in place
• Do as the emergency services tell you
• Help others if it’s safe to do so

Flood basins ready to be used

Our teams are working throughout the night to clear grids and remove debris from our rivers, and we are ready to operate our flood basins across the region when needed.
Check here for the latest alerts and warnings https://t.co/IqXLhbgqmn pic.twitter.com/iTdSBAv5Rt

— Env Agency NW (@EnvAgencyNW) September 20, 2025

Limited number of sandbags are available in Lancashire

Council's across the UK have taken to social media to share the latest information and guidance regarding the ongoing flooding.

Flood alerts across Lancashire

Persistent heavy rainfall is increasing the risk of flooding on our roads.

Our highways teams are actively responding, diverting water and managing drainage to protect vulnerable areas and communities.

A limited number of sandbags are… pic.twitter.com/wnRiwzxBK1

— Lancashire County Council (@LancashireCC) September 20, 2025

The weather extremes from yesterday

It was an extremely wet start to the weekend for some

These are the weather extremes for Saturday 20 September pic.twitter.com/UU16hw8UYr

— Met Office (@metoffice) September 20, 2025

Flooding disrupts driving across the UK

Flooding was already disrupting driving across the UK before today's warnings were issued, with some major stretches of the motorway having seen disruption this evening.

Traffic England reports that the M62 westbound between junctions Junctions 24 and 22 are still flooded following earlier delays.

Floods had previously hit the M56, M6, M61, and A50, although disruption seems to have subsided in these areas.

Nearly 100 other warnings in place

Aside from the 28 red warnings currently active on the Environment Agency's site, there are another 80 yellow warnings for flooding.

In total, that makes 108, although the vast majority are less severe, only advising people to get ready to follow flood plans.

What to do if you're affected by a red warning

The Environment Agency currently has 28 red warnings active across the UK. These are the second highest alert levels the agency can issue, being one below severe flood warning and one above flood alert.

Red flood warnings indicate flooding is expected, and people are required to take "immediate action".

The agency advises people to regularly check its site (available here) to see if they are affected, and those under a red warning should:

• Protect yourself and your loved ones
• Move your loved ones, pets and valuables to a safe place
• Move to higher ground or the upper floor of a building
• Turn off the gas, electricity and water in your home if it’s safe
• Put flood protection equipment in place
• Do as the emergency services tell you
• Help others if it’s safe to do so

All 28 of the areas where flooding is expected

The Environment Agency has said flooding is "expected" across 28 areas at present.

They include:

• Boyces Brook and Duddel Brook at Ribchester, Ribblesdale Road and Church Street

• Dragley Beck at Ulverston from Dragley Beck Bridge on Well Lane downstream to South Ulverston

• Hebden Water at Hebden Bridge from Valley Road to Midgehole Road

• Keswick Campsite

• North Sea coast at Hornsea

• Rainford Brook at Moss Bank

• Rainford Brook at Rainford North

• Rainford Brook at Rainford South

• River Calder and Hebden Water at Hebden Bridge

• River Caldew at Cummersdale, Factory

• River Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn

• River Eden at Appleby, The Sands, Cricket ground, King George's Field

• River Eden at Armathwaite, The Castle and Brocklewath

• River Eden at Bolton

• River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses

• River Eden at Edenhall

• River Eden at Warwick Holmes

• River Irwell at Bacup

• River Irwell at Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads, riverside properties

• River Irwell at Stubbylee Bridge, Farholme area and Stacksteads, Brandwood Park areas

• River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale, area from Fishwick Bottoms to Railway Bridge

• Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle

• River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook

• River Vyrnwy at Melverley

• Sankey Brook at Gemini

• Tue Brook at Clubmoor

• Whitewell Brook at Piercy and Newchurch from Ashworth Road to Wood Lea Road

• Worsley Brook at Alder Forest Bridge and the Cricket Grounds

Environment Agency warnings follow Met Office alerts

The Environment Agency's warnings have followed earlier alerts from the Met Office, with two currently in place for intense rain and wind.