GALLERY: Flooding at Warwick's St Nicholas Park
By James Smith 3rd Jan 2024
Photos sent to Nub News by local photographer Geoff Ousbey show the extent of flooding around Warwick.
Flood warnings remain in place around the town - and Warwickshire in general - including several in place along the River Avon.
Impacted areas include Emscote Road, Mill House Close, Grange Close, Bridge Street, Mercia Way, Field Close, Rich Close, Frances Avenue, St Nicholas Park, Mill Street and Bridge End.
Many of the photos sent to Nub News show the flooding around St Nicholas Park.
Locals have also been warned flooding "remains a very real issue in Warwickshire".
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters have rushed to over 80 emergency calls across the county.
Incidents included calls for assistance with flooding, people trapped in their vehicles after driving through flood water and calls to rescue people trapped in their homes by flooding.
Chief Fire Officer at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, Ben Brook, said: "Flooding remains a very real issue in Warwickshire and whilst the rain has stopped not all water levels have peaked, which means that residents need to do everything they can to keep themselves and each other safe.
"This means not driving through flood water, particularly when it's close to homes already at risk of flooding as the wave effect will cause the water to rise.
"Partners are continuing to work together as part of Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum as the county remains in the emergency phase of keeping communities safe.
"As the weather improves and water levels reduce, partners will then move into the recovery phase of clearing up the damage and debris caused by the floods.
"With the clean-up following a flood comes the potential hazards of contact with flood water, remember to wash your hands after touching the water as flood water can contain lots of debris or even sewage."
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