Disasters•4 reports
43DOOM SCORE
Heavy rain and flood warnings issued across England
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 7:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The UK Met Office has issued a weather warning, with 81 areas facing heavy rain and East Midlands locations receiving flood warnings.
SO WHAT?
Flooding and heavy rain may disrupt transport, homes and local services across a broad area.
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Reports behind this event
liverpoolecho.co.uken
New Met Office weather warning with Warrington one of 81 areas facing 3 inches of rain today
Aug 27, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
aol.co.uken
Met Office issues new weather warning today as 81 areas face 3 inches of rain
Aug 27, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
leicestermercury.co.uken
East Midlands flood warnings: Met Office release full list of areas needing 'emergency kit'
Aug 27, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
mirror.co.uken
Met Office issues new weather warning today as 81 areas face 3 inches of rain
Aug 27, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC