A flood alert has been issued for Norfolk following recent heavy rainfall.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has also been in force since 12noon today (May 26) for the whole county and it ends at 8pm.
A flood alert has now been issued by The Environment Agency for the Hundred Foot Washes, also known as the Ouse Washes, in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
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The alert said: "River levels are rising steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible.
"Further rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high.
"Take care on riverside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation."
An update will be given on the flood alert by 9am on Monday.
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The area of Norfolk covered by the alert is Welney, near Downham Market.
Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has been called to flooding incidents in Blickling, near Aylsham, and Weston Longville, between Norwich and Dereham.
Flooding has also been reported at the Honingham turn-off on the A47 and Fen Road in Scarning, both near Dereham.
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