


Villagers in the picturesque Devon locations of Newton Poppleford and Tipton St John were left in 'shock' after buildings were deluged and walls knocked over during today's downpours.īut others refused to let their spirits be dampened, with some punters seen enjoying a pint at a pub in West Camel, Somerset last night while standing in shin-deep floodwater.Īs the clean-up continues today, there are further storms on the way - with thunder, lightning hail and 1.2in of rain set to fall within two hours.

Homes and businesses have been devastated by flooding after local residents claimed up to half a foot of rain fell in just one hour.
