AT least four vehicles with drivers and passengers have been rescued after being stuck in floodwater around Tenbury since January 2.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) have provided a timeline of some of the rescues their crews carried out as Storm Henk caused havoc around Tenbury.
January 2
6.20pm, on the A456: A HWFRS crew from Kingsland was called to a van on the carriageway, with the occupant of the vehicle having self-rescued before the arrival of the fire service.
6.38pm, on the A443: Two HWFRS water first responder crews from Wyre Forest and Tenbury were called to rescue six occupants from three vehicles. The road was closed by fire service personnel. Three of the occupants, a woman in her 80s and two men, one in his 40s and one in his 70s, were handed over to the care of the ambulance.
9.10pm, Eastham: Two HWFRS water first responder crews from Bromyard and Tenbury were called to rescue two adult males from a van in floodwater.
January 3
5pm, on the A4398: HWFRS crews from Tenbury and Wyre Forest were called to rescue one adult and two teenagers using a sled and wading poles. No other emergency services were required.
Storm Henk
Storm Henk brought flood warnings around the UK, including in Tenbury.
The flood warning for the river Teme said: "Flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads at Tenbury and Burford including the A4112 Market Street and Teme Street in Tenbury.
"Further rainfall is forecast, and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
"River levels are high. Plan routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers."
There were also Met Office warnings for wind and rain, covering the Midlands and large areas of the rest of the UK.
In the warnings, the Met Office said: "Windy weather will be accompanied by heavy rain in places.
"Very windy conditions are likely to quickly develop and then spread eastwards across southern and some central parts of England. Winds will ease from the west.
"Check if you could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider a flood plan and an emergency flood kit."
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