Flash flooding causes chaos across Bristol

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across Bristol.

The worst affected area is around Whitchurch where a number of cars have been submerged along Whitchurch Lane, behind Hengrove Way.

Major rail lines to London and Taunton have also been closed because of flooding, with Temple Meads briefly closed due to overcrowding just before 5pm.

Flooding is causing disruption across the GWR route. Visit: https://t.co/nWtsIoe1eP to check your journey. pic.twitter.com/D3U8LcaOoa

— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) November 21, 2016

Flood reports are coming in from across the city after heavy rainfall for much of the day and water levels are continuing to rise on Whitchurch Lane.

Water level is rising again here in Bristol pic.twitter.com/SfPEpEmoh0

— Rupert Evelyn (@rupertevelyn) November 21, 2016

Kevin Tinmouth tweeted this video of Maggs Lane in Whitchurch.

Maggs Lane river crossing.
Whitchurch
Bristol pic.twitter.com/CVGJif4Nxz

— Kevin Tinmouth (@KevFlamingo) November 21, 2016

With no let up in the rain the drains are struggling to cope with the amount of water.

#STORMANGUS: The drains here on Whitchurch Lane #Bristol just can’t cope. #flooding pic.twitter.com/2XVU6xwOUi

— The Breeze SouthWest (@breezesouthwest) November 21, 2016

Train services have also been cancelled between Cardiff and London and Bristol and Taunton because of flooding and threats of land slides.

@LiciEveson At the moment line closed to the east of Taunton, so the Cross Country service will be disrupted. -Ollie

— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) November 21, 2016

There is flooding between Bristol Parkway and Swindon and all lines are closed. London-Cardiff trains cancelled, Swansea trains diverted.

— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) November 21, 2016

The BBC’s Ian Fergusson has tweeted this video of the rain as it continues to pour down across the West country.

W COUNTRY 1345GMT Radar shows the scope of heavy rain spreading north currently, with numerous reports of local flooding being reported pic.twitter.com/wVF6ds235L

— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) November 21, 2016

The rain is still coming down heavily but at least some people have a solution to the inevitable rush hour chaos.

Bristol people – If you’re effected by rain & need of a warm, dry place then get in touch. We’re at the top of a hill. #Bristol #flooding pic.twitter.com/6nVylGMM7N

— Wonderland Comms (@WonderlandComms) November 21, 2016

Jonathan Bowcott tweeted our top picture of flooding in Hartcliffe and even Morph is feeling fed up this wet, wet, wet Monday morning.

Lovely day for a bit of sightseeing in Bristol. @AmazingMorph @aardman @VisitBristol pic.twitter.com/34SdtXkfoK

— Peter Lord (@PeteLordAardman) November 21, 2016

Meanwhile @bobbiemassiah took this video of the flash flooding in Whitchurch Lane first thing this morning.

Toyota aygo for sell if anyone’s interested, message me for details pic.twitter.com/0gkQawd7DU

— Bobbie Massiah (@bobbiemassiah) November 21, 2016

Mad flooding on Beggar Bush Lane near Ashton Court. Don’t even try it, someone’s already had to ditch their car! ???????????? #Bristol #flooding

— Li Marley (@procuriosity) November 21, 2016

Road underwater outside my place. Some local residents woke to find cars floating down their road. #winter #bristol #flooding #hartcliffe pic.twitter.com/pwnrJ6pCnQ

— Jonathan Bowcott (@JonathanBowcott) November 21, 2016

Cars submerged as #StormAngus brings heavy flooding to south-west England

????: Lee Gitsham in Whitchurch Ln, Bristolhttps://t.co/dDLiNTadCLpic.twitter.com/ag5abOi8TZ

— Press Association (@PA) November 21, 2016