We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
Storm Ciaran brought record river levels on the Ritec at Tenby, prompting a Severe Flood Warning and the evacuation of more than 900 people from the Kiln Park Holiday site.
SSEN Distribution activated contingency plans and moved to Weather Warning status on 30 October 2023 ahead of Storm Ciaran, forecasting coastal gusts of 60 to 70mph and heavy rain across southern…
The UK Health Security Agency first published public advice on flood recovery and mental health impacts on 27 October 2023, with accessible versions added on 13 March 2024.
Research by the Consumer Council for Water and Ofwat found that 12,700 properties in Goole were affected by a burst water pipe between 27 October and 13 November 2023, with poor communication and…
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has reported an additional Amber rain warning for Easter Ross, Caithness and Sutherland on Saturday 21 October, as Storm Babet flooding continues across Scotland.
SSEN Distribution restored power to 37,000 customers in the north of Scotland after Storm Babet, fixing more than 450 network faults over three days, though around 150 properties in Brechin remain…
SSEN has restored power to 37,000 customers after Storm Babet, but around 150 properties in Brechin cannot yet be reconnected safely because of floodwater and damage inside homes.
Suffolk County Council has warned that flood water levels in East Suffolk may not have peaked, with a major incident still in place, because river water is reaching the coast faster than expected.
The Met Office issued a second Red weather warning for Tayside and Grampian from midnight on 20 October to midnight on 21 October 2023, as Storm Babet caused flooding across Scotland.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said on 20 October 2023 that it had resources committed to evacuations and rescues in areas worst hit by Storm Babet, mainly Brechin and elsewhere in Tayside and…
Northern Powergrid says it has restored power to all 55,000 customers affected by Storm Babet across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire after the named storm brought high winds and…
The Suffolk Resilience Forum declared flooding a major incident on 20 October 2023 as heavy rain from Storm Badet brought severe flooding, and people were asked to travel only if essential.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has responded to almost 70 weather related incidents during Storm Babet, including rescues from homes and floodwaters, and has urged the public to stay away from…
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has published household advice for Storm Babet, covering grab bags, pet plans, securing flood-prone property and which agency to call for fallen trees, unsafe…
Suffolk councils received 750 reports of internal flooding to homes and businesses after Storm Babet, with government recovery grants and council tax discounts due to start reaching eligible…
Storm Babet brought high winds and extreme rainfall to the UK on 18 October 2023, causing significant flooding, damage to homes and infrastructure, and the deaths of seven people.
Storm Babet brought gusts of more than 58mph and 150 to 200mm of rain to eastern Scotland between 18 and 21 October 2023, with two red warnings for rain issued.
Storm Babet, the first named storm of the winter season, brought a Severe flood warning for the Severn and internal flooding to 163 properties across four Welsh counties, the Welsh Government has…
The Met Office declared Storm Babet a named storm on Monday 16 October 2023, bringing high winds, heavy rain and heightened flood risk to Northern Powergrid's region across the North East, Yorkshire…
The Met Office declared Storm Babet on 16 October 2023, with a yellow weather warning for heavy wind and rain across the North East and Yorkshire from 6am on 19 October to 6am on 21 October.