27-hour yellow weather warning issued for rain across Northamptonshire as county is still feeling effects of flooding

The Met Office has issued the 27-hour warning, which is in place from 6am on Thursday (September 26) until 9am Friday (September 27) and covers the whole of Northamptonshire.

Flood alerts have been in place across the county since the start of the week, after 48 hours of torrential rain. Many areas have seen flooded roads and homes, and unfortunately there is more rain on the way, with the Met Office warning of more potential flooding.

The warning says: “Heavy rain will bring the potential for some flooding and disruption to transport.”

Residents are warned of a chance of power cuts, flooding to homes and businesses, public transport delays and difficult driving conditions.

The warning adds: “There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.

“There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”

The forecast for Northampton predicts between a 70 percent and a more than a 95 percent chance of rain from midday to 11pm on Thursday (September 26). From midnight to 8am on Friday (September 27) there is between a 60 percent and a more than 95 percent chance of rain.

Seven flood warnings remain in place across Northamptonshire. Billing Aquadrome has been evacuated as flooding began on Tuesday (September 24). Many residents stayed in emergency shelter overnight.

Keep up to date with flood warnings on the Environment Agency website.