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November 9, 2019: A woman has been dead in the flood water in Derbyshire caused by heavy rainfall in 24 hours than it normally receives in a single month. Derbyshire and South Yorkshire have been worst hit by the floods. More than 100 flood warnings are in place across England .   River Derwent burst its banks leading to the evacuation of the people.

A man died after the heavy storms hit across the UK and led to more than 50 flood warnings being issued in much of southern England and Scotland. The man died when a tree fell on his van on the Hillsborough Road near Lisburn in Co Antrim, The Guardian reported quoting the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

At least 100 people have been injured in tornado in Hayling Island in Hampshire. Tornado has damaged properties in Blackthorn Road and Ilex Walk, BBC Weather reported.  A major tornado cleanup operation is underway. Below is a photo of tornado damage in Hayling Island in Hampshire (Source ITV website). Hayling Island is an island off the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. Original post: Natural Disasters List October 20, 2013

Flash flooding hit West Sussex Saturday with worst affected parts as Littlehampton and Rustington. According to the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, calls have been received mainly from Littlehampton, in particular Clifton Road, South Terrace and the sea front. The Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Doncaster Rovers at The Valley in London has also suspended due to severe weather, Daily Mail UK reported. At least 18 flood alerts have been issued across the UK by the Environment Agency. Sussex flood 2000 damaged more than 10,000 homes and businesses. The autumn of 2000  was the wettest on record over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 24, 2013

Extremely heavy rains have caused flood damage in Calder Valley and Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Walsden, near Todmorden in West Yorkshire, England has been hit by up to 18in (46cm) of water. The Environment Agency had issued flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse. Yorkshire floods today have affected around 20 houses. Several properties in Walsden have suffered flood damage, BBC reported. Half a month's rainfall was recorded in just two hours in Yorkshire. Below is a photo of Yorkshire floods today showing house and car submerged in rain water near the village of Coniston Cold in North Yorks (EDI Photo John Giles. PA). In other hand, downpours have given relief from the heatwave. But still the Met Office has issued a level two heatwave warning for the south east and east of England for Thursday and Friday. The worst flooding in 12 years on the River Ouse affected York in September 2013. Yorkshire floods 2007 had claimed

Update -South West Coast Path has been closed by Dorset County Council. -Landslip on Dorset coast happened overnight. -At least 21 landslips have occurred in last three months which is higher than the average of 2-3 per year. -People are urged to stay away from the cliff edge. Massive landslip on Dorset coast path near Durdle Door has been reported. Landslip occurred at St Oswald's Bay, east of Durdle Door, BBC News mentions. No injury has been reported. The beach is popular and very close to the Durdle Door Caravan Park. Several landslides occurred earlier this month at nearby White Nothe. Cliff fall at St Oswald's Bay, Dorset; MCA Locals are advised to observe the warning signs and stay away from the edge. St Oswald's Bay is located near Lulworth on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 30, 2013

M 3.2 minor earthquake shakes England, United Kingdom today . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Related Post: Scottish flooding worst in 50 years! England natural disasters 2013 Did you feel this earthquake? - Click to share your experiences M 3.2 minor earthquake shakes England, United Kingdom today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 3 km WNW of Coalville. It was 6.2 miles deep.