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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 timeframeThe 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.
'Crazy amount of rain' 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 rainA 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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