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Storms cause flash flooding across Birmingham Flash flooding in Birmingham and Northampton after storms
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Storms caused flash flooding across parts of Birmingham as more than a month's rainfall deluged parts of the city in just one hour on Sunday. Storms caused flash flooding across the West Midlands as more than a month's rainfall deluged parts of Birmingham in just one hour on Sunday.
Parts of Northamptonshire were also flooded and the Environment Agency has issued multiple flood warnings. A man in his 80s died in Walsall after his vehicle was submerged in flooding and parts of Northamptonshire were hit.
Met Office amber weather warnings of rain and thunderstorms are in place this afternoon for East Anglia, London and the South East and the South West.Met Office amber weather warnings of rain and thunderstorms are in place this afternoon for East Anglia, London and the South East and the South West.
The South East could also experience the hottest day of the year so far.The South East could also experience the hottest day of the year so far.
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said temperatures could hit highs of 28C or 29C in the region. The Environment Agency has issued multiple flood warnings and alerts.
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said temperatures could hit highs of 28C or 29C in the South East.
He said: "It all depends how much cloud develops. There's a chance we could see the warmest day of the year."He said: "It all depends how much cloud develops. There's a chance we could see the warmest day of the year."
West Midlands Police said some roads in Birmingham were still affected by flooding and advised drivers not to ignore road closure signs.West Midlands Police said some roads in Birmingham were still affected by flooding and advised drivers not to ignore road closure signs.
One major route in the city was left impassable because of water up to 5ft deep.One major route in the city was left impassable because of water up to 5ft deep.
The Far Cotton area of Northampton was severely flooded along with major roads in the county including the M1 and A45.The Far Cotton area of Northampton was severely flooded along with major roads in the county including the M1 and A45.
The Met Office said a site at Winterbourne, in Edgbaston, recorded 58mm of rainfall in just one hour on Sunday afternoon, and 81mm in a 12-hour period.The Met Office said a site at Winterbourne, in Edgbaston, recorded 58mm of rainfall in just one hour on Sunday afternoon, and 81mm in a 12-hour period.
The monthly average for the West Midlands region in May is 55mm, Mr Snell said.The monthly average for the West Midlands region in May is 55mm, Mr Snell said.
But he said the torrential rain had been "very localised", pointing out that another site 10 miles away at Coleshill recorded just 3mm of rain in 12 hours.But he said the torrential rain had been "very localised", pointing out that another site 10 miles away at Coleshill recorded just 3mm of rain in 12 hours.
BBC journalist Rebecca Woods said she had driven past a large number of flooded and closed roads in the Harborne and Selly Oak areas.BBC journalist Rebecca Woods said she had driven past a large number of flooded and closed roads in the Harborne and Selly Oak areas.
She said she had seen flooded houses and it had taken her 90 minutes to drive about five miles.She said she had seen flooded houses and it had taken her 90 minutes to drive about five miles.
In Sir John's Road, Selly Park, homes flooded and cars were under water, while wheelie bins floated down the road.In Sir John's Road, Selly Park, homes flooded and cars were under water, while wheelie bins floated down the road.
Resident Stu Dunigan said water was above waist height, almost submerging cars on the street.
It is the second time in two years the street has flooded. More than 100 homes were flooded June 2016 causing some residents to leave their homes.
Some had only recently returned before Sunday's floods.
Trevor Thomas lives in Kings Heath and had to leave his home when it was flooded with six inches of water.
Mr Thomas, 51, is severely disabled and had to be taken to stay with his mother, Pat Thomas, at her home in Kings Norton.
Mrs Thomas, 73, said the house was not suitable for her son and they both had to sleep on the sofa as she could not get him upstairs to bed.
She said she was desperate for emergency accommodation.
"It's a disgrace," she said. "We need help, we can't live on a sofa."
Northampton council leader Jonathan Nunn and councillor James Hill visited St Leonard's Road in Far Cotton to speak people affected by flooding.Northampton council leader Jonathan Nunn and councillor James Hill visited St Leonard's Road in Far Cotton to speak people affected by flooding.
Mr Nunn said: "We want to know exactly what happened and work out ways to prevent it happening again."Mr Nunn said: "We want to know exactly what happened and work out ways to prevent it happening again."
Part of the M1 and A45 in the county were under three feet of water and drivers were trying to pass through the floods.Part of the M1 and A45 in the county were under three feet of water and drivers were trying to pass through the floods.
The A5 remains closed in both directions in the border area of Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, between the junctions of the A426 at Churchover and the A428 near the Dirft rail terminal to the east of Rugby.The A5 remains closed in both directions in the border area of Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, between the junctions of the A426 at Churchover and the A428 near the Dirft rail terminal to the east of Rugby.
There are high levels of floodwater and Highways England is working to re-open the road as soon as possible.There are high levels of floodwater and Highways England is working to re-open the road as soon as possible.
Police said drivers should avoid the area.Police said drivers should avoid the area.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) said it had also been "extremely busy" dealing with flooding calls on Sunday evening.Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) said it had also been "extremely busy" dealing with flooding calls on Sunday evening.
The Environment Agency has more than 20 flood warnings and more than 40 flood alerts in place covering much of Central England.The Environment Agency has more than 20 flood warnings and more than 40 flood alerts in place covering much of Central England.