Met Office warns of flooding risk in Peterborough as 24 hour weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, beginning at 3pm today (Friday) and lasting until 3pm tomorrow.

It said: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

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

“Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.

“There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads.”

Previous spells of heavy rain has led to the closure of North Bank between Peterborough and Whittlesey.