UK weather: Flood warnings issued for whole of England and Wales – find out how you are affected

Met Office says more heavy rain expected today and tomorrow

The Environment Agency has been forced to issue flood alerts in every region of England and Wales, including three severe warnings (Met Office)

With the UK suffering the worst band of winter storms in more than 20 years, the Environment Agency has been forced to issue flood warnings in every single region across England and Wales.

The agency currently has around 350 alerts in place across the country as a whole, including three severe warnings which indicate there is a “danger to life”.

Last night a flood siren warning of extreme danger to people and property was sounded in Dorset, as gales and tidal surges battered the coast.

The Environment Agency raised the alarm after its sea defences were breached at Chiswell Beach in Portland last night, following on from a severe flood warning in the area.

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UK weather: More rain and flooding to come

Dorset Police told families to move to an upstairs room facing away from the sea and arm themselves with flood kits.

The Met Office said a further band of heavy showers will hit the south and southeast today, and will continue to cause a localised flooding risk throughout Tuesday and into early Wednesday.

The Met Office advised people to check in with the Environment Agency regularly to find out how their region was affected

To find out if you are affected by the expected flooding, visit the Environment Agency website.