Flood warning in Berkshire

What a difference a day makes!

Heavy rain has been falling for well over a week. We've watched as regions in the north and west have been affected by flooding. A colleague living near Bristol left from Staines last Friday night at 6pm and arrived home 12 hours later! Motorways and roads were cut around Gloucestershire causing chaos. After having spent two hours in the car at a standstill - and following earlier diversions - he pulled in to a side road and slept for a few hours before continuing his journey home.

The deluge is now affecting the Thames. Travelling to work today I couldn't help but notice that its level was the highest I've ever seen - including the height of winter. It has broken the bank at Runnymede. Low lying homes along its bank are now at risk. My office in Staines is theoretically below the water level. Tonight, Staines has a flood warning meaning imminent risk of flooding affecting houses and businesses. We are safe and secure in our home. But I may find access to work restricted. And there is rain forecast for the foreseeable future.

On the way home I stopped at Runnymede to take a few photos and some video.