The Environment Agency has issued 17 flood alerts and warnings urging people in parts of Norfolk to "act now".

Three red flood warnings have been issued in Norfolk today, with the agency advising people to move vehicles to higher ground and important items upstairs.

The areas most affected are surrounding the River Nar at Narborough, Marham, Wormegay and Saddle Bow, the River Burn from South Creake to Burnham Thorpe, and the River Waveney from Diss to Bungay.

Thetford & Brandon Times: 17 alerts and warnings have been issued in Norfolk17 alerts and warnings have been issued in Norfolk (Image: The Environment Agency)

Torrential rainfall over the weekend has led to much higher than average river levels causing widespread disruption - with further wet weather on the way.

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Norfolk may be set to experience the wettest February since records began nearly 180 years ago due to heavy rain and storm conditions.

Thetford & Brandon Times: One of the worst flood-hit areas in Scarning, near Dereham.One of the worst flood-hit areas in Scarning, near Dereham. (Image: Justin Dack)

The downpours severely impacted the A47 west of Norwich on Sunday, with large parts of the road left impassable due to being under several feet of water. 

Along with three warnings, 14 alerts have been issued across Norfolk.