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Control room responds to record-breaking number of 999 calls during Storm Babet

Control room responds to record-breaking number of 999 calls during Storm Babet

Control room responds to record-breaking number of 999 calls during Storm Babet

27 October 2023

A fire control room operating across two counties saw a record-breaking number of 999 calls during Storm Babet.


More than 200 Suffolk properties flooded by Storm Babet

More than 200 Suffolk properties flooded by Storm Babet

More than 200 Suffolk properties flooded by Storm Babet

26 October 2023

It has been confirmed that more than 200 Suffolk properties were flooded by Storm Babet with the true number expected to be much higher.


Communities come together as deluge hits our doorsteps

Communities come together as deluge hits our doorsteps

Communities come together as deluge hits our doorsteps

26 October 2023

People have been supporting each other across the region through the chaos and aftermath of Storm Babet


Concerns over e.coli and phosphate in flood water as ‘dangerous’ levels detected

Concerns over e.coli and phosphate in flood water as ‘dangerous’ levels detected

Concerns over e.coli and phosphate in flood water as ‘dangerous’ levels detected

26 October 2023

‘Dangerous’ levels of e.coli and phosphate were detected in flood water after Storm Babet ravaged Suffolk last week.


‘I was happy to do what I could to help’: Farmer’s tractor rescue saves school children stranded in Storm Babet

‘I was happy to do what I could to help’: Farmer’s tractor rescue saves school children stranded in Storm Babet

‘I was happy to do what I could to help’: Farmer’s tractor rescue saves school children stranded in Storm Babet

25 October 2023

Suffolk farmers have been praised after rescuing pupils from two village schools surrounded by deep flood water.


Appeal for more preventative measures after Storm Babet

Appeal for more preventative measures after Storm Babet

Appeal for more preventative measures after Storm Babet

24 October 2023

The candidates for a new parliamentary constituency have issued statements on the recent floods.


‘It will take us years to recover’: Animal rescue charity overwhelmed with donations after flooding

‘It will take us years to recover’: Animal rescue charity overwhelmed with donations after flooding

‘It will take us years to recover’: Animal rescue charity overwhelmed with donations after flooding

24 October 2023

A Suffolk-based animal rescue charity has been left overwhelmed with fundraising support after last week’s flood devastated their cattery.


‘They’re pretty amazing’: Fundraiser launched to thank farmers for Storm Babet support

‘They’re pretty amazing’: Fundraiser launched to thank farmers for Storm Babet support

‘They’re pretty amazing’: Fundraiser launched to thank farmers for Storm Babet support

23 October 2023

A Suffolk resident has organised a fundraiser to thank farmers for their support during last week’s flooding.


Watch as Storm Babet floods Suffolk’s most bashed bridge

Watch as Storm Babet floods Suffolk’s most bashed bridge

Watch as Storm Babet floods Suffolk’s most bashed bridge

23 October 2023

A video on social media has shown Suffolk’s most bashed bridge flooded with water following Friday’s major weather incident.


Storm Babet: Flood warning and alerts still in place after weekend storms

Storm Babet: Flood warning and alerts still in place after weekend storms

Storm Babet: Flood warning and alerts still in place after weekend storms

23 October 2023

Flood notices remain in place today across Suffolk after Storm Babet lashed the county over the weekend.


‘You demonstrated a truly special quality inherent in the people of Suffolk’

‘You demonstrated a truly special quality inherent in the people of Suffolk’

‘You demonstrated a truly special quality inherent in the people of Suffolk’

23 October 2023

Praise for Suffolk residents, farmers, 4x4 owners, volunteers, blue light responders, teachers and council staff following Storm Babet.


‘There were lots of tears’: Award-winning 16th Century B&B closed after flooding

‘There were lots of tears’: Award-winning 16th Century B&B closed after flooding

‘There were lots of tears’: Award-winning 16th Century B&B closed after flooding

22 October 2023

The owners of a historic B&B have told to their distress after being caught in floods – but have vowed to be back.


Major incident response to Storm Babet is stood down but caution still advised

Major incident response to Storm Babet is stood down but caution still advised

Major incident response to Storm Babet is stood down but caution still advised

21 October 2023

Suffolk’s emergency services, councils and public bodies have stood down the major incident response to Storm Babet.


Suffolk pupils set to stay overnight in schools and leisure centres due to severe flooding

Suffolk pupils set to stay overnight in schools and leisure centres due to severe flooding

Suffolk pupils set to stay overnight in schools and leisure centres due to severe flooding

20 October 2023

Pupils are set to stay overnight in schools and leisure centres after being cut off by severe flooding.


‘You can’t expect people to live like this’: Couple left in distress as Storm Babet floods house

‘You can’t expect people to live like this’: Couple left in distress as Storm Babet floods house

‘You can’t expect people to live like this’: Couple left in distress as Storm Babet floods house

20 October 2023

An elderly couple have been left in distress after heavy rain caused their house to flood again.


Major incident declared in Suffolk due to severe flooding from Storm Babet

Major incident declared in Suffolk due to severe flooding from Storm Babet

Major incident declared in Suffolk due to severe flooding from Storm Babet

20 October 2023

A major incident has been declared in Suffolk after Storm Babet caused severe flooding – with residents urged not to travel unless essential.


Flood alert issued for areas surrounding two major rivers

Flood alert issued for areas surrounding two major rivers

Flood alert issued for areas surrounding two major rivers

20 October 2023

A flood alert has been issued for areas surrounding two of the county’s major rivers.


‘Do not travel to visit us’: The Suffolk attractions closed due to Storm Babet

‘Do not travel to visit us’: The Suffolk attractions closed due to Storm Babet

‘Do not travel to visit us’: The Suffolk attractions closed due to Storm Babet

20 October 2023

Pumpkin patches, a farm, and a animal sanctuary have all decided to close due to heavy rain affecting Suffolk.


Storm Babet: All the roads flooded in Suffolk as rain lashes county

Storm Babet: All the roads flooded in Suffolk as rain lashes county

Storm Babet: All the roads flooded in Suffolk as rain lashes county

20 October 2023

Storm Babet is wreaking havoc on the county’s roads today with numerous reports of flooding.


Warnings of deep floodwater and road closures as Storm Babet set to hit Suffolk

Warnings of deep floodwater and road closures as Storm Babet set to hit Suffolk

Warnings of deep floodwater and road closures as Storm Babet set to hit Suffolk

19 October 2023

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the coming days, with the possibility of Suffolk towns being affected by deep floodwater.


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