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the UK's earliest widespread winter snowfall since 1993 with snow falling as early as 24 November across NE England. On 1 December 76cm was recorded in the Peak District. Around 40cm of snow was recorded in Rotherham and Lincolnshire. Around 30cm was recorded in Leeds. On the night of 1 to 2 December
brought significant flooding problems in parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Around 400 properties were flooded, with severe flood warnings issued for several major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe bust its banks and the lines at Rotherham Central station were
at Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport. Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide with high tide, in some places by only 90 minutes. Weather data The analysis chart at 1800 UTC 16 February 2022
issued for major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe flooded the railway lines at Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport. Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide
and Earlestown, and between Chester and Crewe. In Yorkshire vehicles became stranded in parts of Sheffield, while trains and buses were delayed or cancelled in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. There were flooded lanes and severe disruption on the M1 in South and West Yorkshire. The River Don
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, and some buildings were damaged in Coleraine and Dungannon. There was also disruption in north-west England, with part of the M60 closed due to an overturned vehicle. In Yorkshire there were reports of some evacuations due to flooding, and Rotherham Central station was under water. Two people and two
