Flood warnings in Norfolk after night of torrential rain

There was a weather warning in place from Thursday afternoon until 3am this morning as heavy rain fell on saturated ground across the county.

Two flood warnings are in place this morning for the River Nar and the River Yare affecting areas including Cringleford, Narborough, Marham and Trowse Newton. 

Flooding in Bawburgh (Image: Mike Page)There are 16 further flood alerts in place across Norfolk.

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This has resulted in a number of road closures and traffic delays. 

Drivers are facing long delays on the A47 this morning and the highways team at the county council were called to the A148 at Hillington. 

Flooding on the Wensum (Image: Mike Page)Whimpell Street in Happisburgh has been closed due to flooding in the aftermath of Storm Henk since Wednesday. 

Emergency services were also called to a home near Fakenham in the early hours this morning to offer advice after the property was flooded. 

More rainfall is forecast across Norfolk today.