River Tyne bursts its banks, flooding riverside areas in East Tynedale. Cars submerged, but major destruction avoided.
Two cars were parked close to the river. These cars were at the bottom of Well Bank. They were completely underwater from the rain. Footpaths were flooded, too. But the village avoided major destruction.
The area saw worse damage in 2015. Storm Desmond caused those floods. Susan Henderson lives on Well Bank.
Her home flooded in 2015. This time, her house stayed dry. However, water did reach her garage and caused damage. She said she felt relieved this time.
Many residents took steps to protect items. They moved their things to the upper floors. This helped avoid damage. No homes in Corbridge took in water.
Firefighters helped an older couple. Their car stalled in a ford near Bywell. The River Tyne also flooded in Prudhoe. A pumping station in Ovingham flooded, too. Northumbrian Water runs that station. Operations stopped for a short time. The company ensured steady water supply.