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Heavy rain leads to Devon and Cornwall flooding | Heavy rain leads to Devon and Cornwall flooding |
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The Met Office says heavy rain cleared during the weather warning's timeframe | The Met Office says heavy rain cleared during the weather warning's timeframe |
Heavy rain overnight in Devon and Cornwall has led to flooding in both counties. | Heavy rain overnight in Devon and Cornwall has led to flooding in both counties. |
There have been several incidents across the region, including a family that had to be rescued by fire crews from a flooded home in Torpoint overnight, and a landslide that has blocked the A379 in Modbury. | There have been several incidents across the region, including a family that had to be rescued by fire crews from a flooded home in Torpoint overnight, and a landslide that has blocked the A379 in Modbury. |
The owners of The Mewstone Candle Company in Modbury said their shop and other businesses in the area had been impacted by flooding. | The owners of The Mewstone Candle Company in Modbury said their shop and other businesses in the area had been impacted by flooding. |
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Pol and Langreek Stream in Polperro as it expects heavy rain to cause water levels to "rise rapidly". It said: "Residents are strongly urged to take action now - remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings." | The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Pol and Langreek Stream in Polperro as it expects heavy rain to cause water levels to "rise rapidly". It said: "Residents are strongly urged to take action now - remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings." |
Meanwhile, a Met Office warning for heavy rain until 12:00 BST no longer includes Devon and Cornwall after an update at 04:00 said the rain had cleared. It remains in place for parts of southern and eastern England. | Meanwhile, a Met Office warning for heavy rain until 12:00 BST no longer includes Devon and Cornwall after an update at 04:00 said the rain had cleared. It remains in place for parts of southern and eastern England. |
El Clarke said their kitchen in the Keyham area of Plymouth was affected by flooding | |
Torpoint Fire Station said it helped the family get out of a flooded home after being called to the property at about 00:40. | Torpoint Fire Station said it helped the family get out of a flooded home after being called to the property at about 00:40. |
The station said deep flood water was also on the A374 between Wilcove and Antony and urged motorists to take extra care when driving in the area. | The station said deep flood water was also on the A374 between Wilcove and Antony and urged motorists to take extra care when driving in the area. |
Flooding was also reported on the Isles of Scilly, with St Mary's resident Samaya Reid saying her family had come home from a night out to find "ankle-deep water" on their road. | Flooding was also reported on the Isles of Scilly, with St Mary's resident Samaya Reid saying her family had come home from a night out to find "ankle-deep water" on their road. |
Ms Reid added there had been a "crazy amount of rain" between 20:30 and 21:00 on Thursday. | Ms Reid added there had been a "crazy amount of rain" between 20:30 and 21:00 on Thursday. |
"When we got home, a fire engine was already there and our whole front garden was already flooded and the kids toys were floating around," she said. | "When we got home, a fire engine was already there and our whole front garden was already flooded and the kids toys were floating around," she said. |
"Thankfully, it just reached the top of our step and hadn't actually reached our front door but a few more inches of water and we'd have flooded our house." | "Thankfully, it just reached the top of our step and hadn't actually reached our front door but a few more inches of water and we'd have flooded our house." |
A landslide blocked the A379 in Modbury following overnight rain | A landslide blocked the A379 in Modbury following overnight rain |
Modbury Fire Station said on Facebook the A379 near Harraton Cross had been blocked by a landslide. | Modbury Fire Station said on Facebook the A379 near Harraton Cross had been blocked by a landslide. |
The post said: "Please be careful while driving as there is localised flooding and debris on the road." | The post said: "Please be careful while driving as there is localised flooding and debris on the road." |
Stagecoach South West said the landslide had disrupted its bus services into Modbury and a diversion had to be put in place. | Stagecoach South West said the landslide had disrupted its bus services into Modbury and a diversion had to be put in place. |
The Mewstone Candle Company said it would be closed while it cleaned up the damage caused to the shop. | The Mewstone Candle Company said it would be closed while it cleaned up the damage caused to the shop. |
Its owners said other businesses in the village had also been impacted by flooding. | Its owners said other businesses in the village had also been impacted by flooding. |
A Facebook post from the shop said: "This kind of event is pretty scary when you see water flooding in despite best measures." | A Facebook post from the shop said: "This kind of event is pretty scary when you see water flooding in despite best measures." |
'Hammering it down' | 'Hammering it down' |
The Bullers Arms in Looe and King of Prussia pub in Kingsbridge both posted videos on their social media profiles showing flood water outside. | The Bullers Arms in Looe and King of Prussia pub in Kingsbridge both posted videos on their social media profiles showing flood water outside. |
People living in Mevagissey said parts of the Cornish village had flooded, including at the junction of Tregoney Hill on St George's Square. | People living in Mevagissey said parts of the Cornish village had flooded, including at the junction of Tregoney Hill on St George's Square. |
Resident Pete Nelson said it looked like a storm drain cover had lifted at the site and some damage had been caused to the road. | Resident Pete Nelson said it looked like a storm drain cover had lifted at the site and some damage had been caused to the road. |
He added: "It was around about 23:00 when it started absolutely hammering it down. | He added: "It was around about 23:00 when it started absolutely hammering it down. |
"I was like wow, I couldn't believe it, it was so, so heavy." | "I was like wow, I couldn't believe it, it was so, so heavy." |
Traffic monitoring website Inrix said The Crescent in Plymouth and the A3075 near Goonhavern had both been impacted by flooding. | Traffic monitoring website Inrix said The Crescent in Plymouth and the A3075 near Goonhavern had both been impacted by flooding. |
Trina Crawford, landlady of the Fisherman's Arms in East Looe, said the pub's cellar was under about 2ft (0.60 metres) of water. | |
"I've never seen anything like it," she said. | |
"It was coming down the side street off the side of the pub like a river. It was bringing bins, bricks and debris down the street." | |
El Clarke said her kitchen flooded in the Keyham area of Plymouth on Thursday evening. | |
She said flooding on the street was "waist high". | |
"We are rather tired after a hectic night of frantic mopping," she said. | |
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