Yellow and amber weather warnings are in place across Oakham and Rutland this weekend as Storm Claudia is expected to bring heavy rain and a possible risk of flooding. 

Oakham and the surrounding area have flooded repeatedly in recent years, making the County Council appoint a flood officer. 

The authority is now sharing advice on how to stay safe in the event of flooding this weekend. 

The amber weather warning is in place from midday on Friday 14 November to midnight with a yellow weather warning remaining until 6am on Saturday, with around 40 to 60mm of rain expected across Rutland with some getting as much as 80mm. 

Strong easterly winds and thunderstorms may also exacerbate the weather situation. 

Rutland County Council shared the following advice: 

• Avoid driving through standing water. Depth can be hard to judge, turn around if you are unsure 
• Driving through flood water creates a bow wave, which can push water into homes and cause damage. Please do not attempt it 
• If surface water does not drain away after rain has eased, report a blocked gully via the flood report form on Rutland County Council website: www.rutland.gov.uk/flooding  
• If water is entering your property or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 
• Do not walk or drive through flood water, it may hide hazards such as missing covers or debris 
• Do not ignore road closed signs or flood boards as these are in place for your safety. Roads will be reopened in a prioritised manner when safe to do so 
• Keep clear of fast-flowing watercourses and ensure children stay away from swollen brooks or streams 
• Allow extra time for journeys, drive slowly, increase stopping distances and take care on rural roads 
• If you are responsible for a watercourse, check it is clear of debris where safe to do so. 

For updates on localised flood warnings and advice, visit the Flooding page on the Rutland County Council website.

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