Flooding in Rugby as River Avon bursts banks on Christmas Eve

The fire service has urged caution



Parts of Rugby have flooded after the River Avon broke its banks on Christmas Eve following persistent heavy rain.

Stark images show roads submerged in water in Rugby and nearby Bretford, causing disruption for motorists.

Flooding at a Tesco car park saw Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service called out to help in clearing water and assisting struggling motorists.

They urged people be "vigilant around the Mill Road and Butlers Leap area due to flooding in the roadway" on social media.

The statement reads: "Rugby residents to be vigilant around the Mill Road and Butlers Leap area due to flooding in the roadway.

"Rugby fire crews are on scene currently assisting persons out of their vehicles in the flood water. Highways attending to close the road."

Images posted to Twitter also show flooding in Wolston, Church Lawford, Newbold Rd, Coventry Road and King Newham.

Government flood warnings were issued regarding the issue today (24 December).

A statement of the government's website reads: "River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Lilbourne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.

"Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.

"We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.

"This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes."

And they'll still keep building!

And they'll still keep building!

Greed comes to mind here.
Because we have nt educated people with common sense to check what happens if you keep covering land with concrete and tarmac .
I was taught by a teacher at Copthorne by a Mr Caddick at 11 years of age the more flood barriers and building s you have where land normally floods it will just flood else where further down .