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once again caused London Midland and Chiltern Railways services to be delayed and cancelled between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill, whilst several bus routes were diverted due to flooding, in particular in the area surrounding the
597:, flooding closed the local High Street as four cars became trapped in floodwater beneath the railway bridge, where there was water several feet deep. There were also reports of floodwater entering several pubs and businesses in 82:
Approximately 90 minutes of torrential rainfall from 18:30 led to flash flooding across Southport and Birkdale in Merseyside. This resulted in several properties being flooded internally and widespread flooding of the highway.
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caused draining systems to fail, causing flooding inside numerous stores, with the roof of at least one store partially collapsing inside. Flooding was also reported across
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later confirmed that the line would remain closed until the end of service on 12 June while urgent repair work was carried out. There were also reports of flooding in
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were struck by serious flash floods. Starting on 7 June, thunderstorms caused intense rainfall in many locations across the country, particularly in the
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Flash flooding due to severe thunderstorms once again brought disruption to the West Midlands transport network. Significant flooding at
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Heavy rainfall caused serious disruption to rail services across the Midlands. Trains were suspended for several hours between
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bus became stranded by rising floodwater, while several residential streets were hit by flash flooding in both Staincross and
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received over 100 emergency calls and attended to three incidents of cars being swept away by floods, rescuing one person.
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on the European mainland throughout May and June 2016, although the two events were caused by different weather systems.
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spawned by unusually warm weather caused heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the south of England, particularly in
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were again struck by flash flooding on 11 June. Several feet of water caused flooding in numerous areas, particularly
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services were also affected, while the Bull Ring Indoor Market was forced to close. Flooding was also reported in
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shopping centres were forced to close due to flooding, which also affected the Grand Central shopping plaza above
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forced the evacuation of the Theatre Royal during an opening night performance after water began to enter the
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were worst affected, with floodwater up to two metres (6.6 ft) deep recorded on roads in Wallington. The
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Flash flooding particularly affecting London and South East England, caused widespread transport disruption.
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were struck by flash flooding for the second time in three days. Flooding was also reported in parts of
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was closed after water began to enter the entrance halls and some shops. Flooding was also reported at
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after flooding struck the accident and emergency department. Flooding was also reported across
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were flooded with up to a metre of water, and there were also reports of flooding in the
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12 June saw some of the worst flooding to date. There was widespread flooding across
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railway. Rail replacement buses were provided as a result of the disruption.
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was flooded between Junctions 1 and 2. A 'major incident' was declared at
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was flooded, with adverse weather forcing the closure of a platform at
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Further thunderstorms on 10 June lead to flash flooding mainly across
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received over 40 flood-related emergency calls across the county. In
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was also flooded, with seven holiday lodges having to be evacuated.
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services. There was also serious disruption to London Midland and
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motorways were flooded, leading to travel disruption. Homes in
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was also affected by flooding, particularly in the towns of
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also being reported. Flash floods were also reported in
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There were also reports of flooding in north 659:One person was injured during thunderstorms in 589:as numerous roads were flooded in the town. In 496:were flooded, with two cars becoming stranded. 2095:"Recap: Flooding as storms batter North Wales" 2247: 1886:"Heavy rain causes flooding in Hertfordshire" 392:to become flooded with over a foot of water. 177:Severe flooding was also reported across the 8: 546:, with roads being transformed into rivers. 527:in south London, causing travel disruption. 65:The flooding in the United Kingdom followed 18: 956: 954: 952: 950: 558:after flooding and landslides affected the 332:. Severe flooding was reported in parts of 251:just after 25 minutes of reported rain. In 233:roads suffered disruption due to flooding. 189:services were suspended due to flooding in 2254: 2240: 2232: 217:forced the suspension of services between 24: 17: 1331:"Ellesmere Port deluge leads to flooding" 380:. There were also reports of flooding in 936:2015–16 Great Britain and Ireland floods 2215:"Second Round Of Weather Chaos Hits UK" 946: 422:Flooding was also reported in parts of 3332:June 2016 events in the United Kingdom 550:train services were suspended between 803:Birmingham New Street railway station 7: 3322:2016 disasters in the United Kingdom 1761:. Essexchronicle.co.uk. 13 June 2016 1152:. JPIMedia Publishing. 7 June 2016. 636:There was also flooding in parts of 499:Minor flooding was also reported at 1262:"Flash floods batter East Midlands" 3317:2010s floods in the United Kingdom 573:There was further flooding at the 14: 1212:from the original on 16 July 2021 1156:from the original on 16 July 2021 1124:from the original on 11 June 2016 1094:from the original on 11 June 2016 1063:from the original on 13 June 2016 972:from the original on 11 June 2016 2119:Alexandra Rucki (14 June 2016). 1884:Perez, Cristina (13 June 2016). 1352:Todd Fitzgerald (10 June 2016). 1033:from the original on 1 July 2016 1002:from the original on 9 June 2016 644:and across residential areas of 484:, flooding caused disruption in 282:. Flooding was also reported in 1404:"Flash floods hit Purley again" 1021:Mann, Sebastian (8 June 2016). 174:were the worst affected areas. 138:town centre and other areas in 2292:United Kingdom weather records 2149:. 14 June 2016. Archived from 2093:Sarah Hodgson (14 June 2016). 1238:. 10 June 2016. Archived from 813:, where a car overturned. The 642:Cheltenham Spa railway station 305:strike at a primary school in 271:was reported flooded as well. 1: 2287:Drought in the United Kingdom 2275:Climate of the United Kingdom 2011:Graeme Brown (14 June 2016). 1988:Graeme Brown (14 June 2016). 1582:. 9 June 2016. Archived from 1329:David Holmes (10 June 2016). 840:Further flooding occurred in 705:Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 667:was struck by lightning. The 432:Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 2698:North Sea and Irish Sea 2013 2034:Anuji Varma (14 June 2016). 1082:Yarwood, Sam (8 June 2016). 507:, with five homes affected. 340:the worst affected area. in 1480:Beth Abbit (11 June 2016). 766:due to flooding, affecting 726:, flooding was reported in 585:supermarket to collapse in 534:, flooding was reported in 50:In June 2016, parts of the 3348: 2716:Widecombe-in-the-Moor 1638 2543:Holmfirth 1738, 1777, 1944 2147:Northamptonshire Telegraph 911:Merry Hill shopping centre 263:and along the Broadway in 156:Covent Garden tube station 36:7 June 2016 – 23 June 2016 19:2016 United Kingdom floods 3294: 2315:Buachaille Etive Mòr 2009 2270: 2123:. Manchester Evening News 1356:. Manchester Evening News 669:Bedfordshire Fire Brigade 257:Middleton Shopping Centre 225:. Additionally, both the 197:forced the suspension of 23: 2217:. 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