The Environment Agency said a number of flood warnings and flood alerts remained in place, with more rain forecast.

BBC: Flood warning for County Durham and Teesside

It said it was receiving a high number of flood-related calls and, with more rain forecast, urged the public to call 999 only if there was a risk to life or risk of serious property or environmental damage.

BBC: Roads flooded after stormy night in Surrey and Sussex

Flood defences have been put up in Shrewsbury as more rain is forecast over the next few days.

BBC: Shrewsbury flood defences put up as river rises