More rain and floods for Cornwall as 60mm fell overnight resulting in 60 incidents

There have been 60 incidents related to flooding in Cornwall in the last day-and-a-half, with more rain forecast over the next week. The latest reports from Exeter weather agency, the Met Office, and the Environment Agency say around 60 mm of rainfall fell over night and this morning. Flood warnings are in place for the Rivers Cober. Hayle, Tresillian, Neet, Upper Tamar, Ottery, Kensey, Mid Tamar and Lower Tamar. There is still an Amber rainfall warning in place until 3pm, when the rain is due to clear from West Cornwall. Friday is expected to be a mainly dry day. Further heavy rain is expected, however, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with an average of between 15 to 25mm across Cornwall, and the possibility of up to 30 mm over hills and moors. Read also:Newlyn Post Office closed on last Chirstmas posting day due to water damageFlood warning for River Hayle regionFlood deluge causes sleepless night in Cornwall More than 100 members of staff from Cornwall Council's Highways, Environment and Fire and Rescue services worked through last night, involved in dealing with calls related to the flooding caused by the heavy rain in Cornwall. Teams have dealt with around 60 incidents over the last 18 hours, with 50 calls received by the Council's customer contact centre since 8am. The majority of these have related to surface water flooding on some roads, with other calls relating to flooding of individual properties and some minor landslips. Specialist swift water rescue technicians from Bude Fire Station were called to the aid of a driver who had become trapped in flood water at Rodds Bridge near Lower Upton, Bude. It appears the man became trapped after driving over a humpback bridge crossing the Bude Canal. The man managed to get out of his car, but as he was surrounded by fast flowing and rising water, he called the fire service for help. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the swift water rescue team reached the man and escorted him to safety. Members of the public are being advised to avoid driving though roads which have been flooded, as this could not only be dangerous for drivers, but could also create waves which could push flood water into people's homes and businesses. The main incidents include: Flooding incidents to property and business premises:• Tywardreath – small landslip • Mevagissey • Heamoor • Newlyn Bridge • Bugle – Bowling Green • Gunwalloe • St Keverne Porthhallow• Gorran Haven • Polbathic • St Day • Altarnun • Launceston • Cornish Market Road, Par • Mevagissey –minor landslip • Lerryn – 2 minor landslips Surface water flooding on roads:• St Blazey • Trethowell • A30 Canonstown and St Erth • A390 Britannia • B3275 Pentewan ( possible landslip) • Seaton • A274 Torpoint • A387 Sandplace • Mullion • St Stephens • St Buryan • Michaelstow • Baldhu Chapel • Townsend / Fraddam B3302 • Coads Green B3257 • Leedstown B3280 • Glynn Valley - A38 • Sladesbridge • Washaway • Fraddon • Stenalees • Quintrell Downs / Kestle Mill • B3280 to Goldsithney off of the Marazion By Pass (A394) • Sweetshouse / Lostwithiel • Splatt (Wadebridge) • A3078 Tregony to St Mawes • A39 Perranarworthal • Hayle to Leedstown at Fraddam • Polperro Crews from Highways, Environment and the Fire and Rescue service are continuing to deal with these incidents. Please contact Cornwall Council on 0300 1234 100 with specific flooding reports. All the agencies are continuing to monitor the situation and will react to incidents as required. Anyone whose property is prone to flooding is being urged to ensure they have a supply of sandbags ready to protect their home or business should they need to. Sandbags can be obtained from builders merchants, DIY and hardware stores. Anyone who is unsure if their property is at risk can check on the environment agency website www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call the floodline on 0845 988 1188. Local communities have also been encouraged to check with vulnerable neighbours in case they need help with obtaining flood protection materials. Anyone with responsibility for community Christmas lights and decorations are being asked to ensure they are properly secured against strong winds and consider turning off Christmas lights if the weather deteriorates and to thoroughly check for any damp or damage before turning them back on. For further advice on preparing for flooding visit the environment agency website www.environment-agency.gov.uk or the Cornwall Council website at www.cornwall.gov.uk/flooding