A river on Humberside has burst its banks sweeping cars off the streets and leaving some buildings submerged.
Emergency services have descended on Snaith, East Yorkshire, after the River Aire burst its banks on Tuesday afternoon.
Drivers have been seen parking their cars up on the side of the road while others have been pictured underwater close to Carlton Bridge.
Local businesses have been left damaged by the rising water while several homes have been evacuated.
Drivers have been told to avoid the local area, reports Hull Live.
An emergency refuge has been set up in Snaith Priory, meaning residents who have been affected by the flooding can find shelter there this evening.
Have you been affected by flooding today? Email [email protected]
-
Shropshire on brink with flood defences 'likely' to be breached by 'danger to life' surges
-
First photo of woman, 21, killed alongside dad when car plunged off bridge into water
Pictures from the scene show how cars were left abandoned in the middle of the road.
A police statement read: "Further to our post regarding the River Aire having burst its banks at Snaith. Homes are now being evacuated, those affected can attend the Priory Church for Shelter and refreshments.
"Please continue to avoid the area, the A1041 north of Snaith is closed in both directions."
East Riding Council wrote: "Because of flooding, motorists are being asked to avoid the A1041 Selby road north of Snaith in both directions. The road south of the River Aire bridge is currently closed to traffic."
Social media users posted footage of water pouring over flood banks in the Snaith/Gowdall area into surrounding wash lands.
The lower River Aire has been causing concern since the weekend with a handful of homes reported to be flooded in nearby Hirst Courtney, on the opposite side to Snaith.
Britain has suffered some of the worst flooding in a century after Storms Dennis and Ciara resulted in huge downpours causing flood defences to collapse.
Towns in flood-ravaged Shropshire are on the brink as temporary defences are "likely" to be breached within hours – and residents have been urged to flee.
Thousands of people living along a 100-mile stretch of the swollen River Severn are on high alert amid two severe "danger to life" warnings and predictions of snow and more rain.
Some residents of at-risk homes have decided to stay put despite warnings that it might become too dangerous for fighters to rescue them if the worst happens.
Source: Read Full Article