Long Stratton, Pulham Market and Dickleburgh floods ongoing as Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service releases statement

With extensive flooding in Long Stratton, Pulham Market and Dickleburgh having lead to 300 calls to the fire service last night, Tim Edwards, Assistant Chief Fire Officer for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has released an update on the current situation.

He said: "We’ve seen significant flooding overnight and our crews have been hard at work to respond to almost 300 flooding related calls. The flooding is the result of high rainfall, saturated fields and an accumulation of water in low lying areas.

"While the area around Long Stratton has been severely affected, there has been flooding in many parts of the county. At the height of our response 48 fire engines were deployed in Norfolk, and I’m grateful for support from our partners, including Essex Fire and Rescue Service who mobilised a High Volume Pump to support us.

"We’re still seeing flood water in some locations and we’re here to help anyone who feels their lives may be at risk, who should call 999 immediately. For anyone not at immediate risk, you can report flooding online on the Norfolk County Council website. I would also urge drivers not to enter any flood water you encounter on the road. It may be deeper and more dangerous than you expect and leave you stranded.”

At one point last night, 48 fire crews were tackling the problem across the county, and efforts to bring the flooding under control are ongoing.

Fortunately, current forecasts do not predict heavy spells of rain in the coming days, although a yellow warning for wind has been put in place by the Met Office for December 26 and 27.