Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected in multiple parts of Surrey including Walton and Leatherhead in the aftermath of the heavy rains brought by Storm Christoph.
The government's Flood Information Service issued a large number of flood warnings after the epicentre of the storm had passed on Thursday morning (January 21), including several towns in North East Surrey.
Areas of Walton and Chertsey on the banks of the Thames were both assigned orange 'Flooding Possible' warnings by the service.
Meanwhile, Leatherhead and some surrounding areas close to the River Mole were also warned of possible flooding after the storm on Thursday.
This afternoon's weather will be colder but much less wet than yesterday for England & Wales. However, rain, snow & ice will continue in parts of northern Scotland as #Christoph only slowly moves away. Warnings are in force. See https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs for details pic.twitter.com/J37xd6MnWc
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 21, 2021
A statement posted on the Flood Information Service website regarding the situation in the region read:
"Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels have risen on the Chertsey Bourne as a result of Storm Christoph.
"Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, especially in the Free Prae Road area.
"Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
"Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed and trash screens and in the area checking defences.
"This message will be updated this evening, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
A further statement relating to Mole Valley read:
"River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected until later this evening, Thursday 21 January.
"We expect flooding to affect areas between Kinnersley Manor and Sidlow, although there may be other areas of minor flooding.
"Further light rainfall is forecast throughout today, Thursday 21 January, but the situation is not expected to worsen.
"We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, Thursday 21 January. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm, Thursday 21 January, or as the situation changes."
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