Flooding disruption for retail park shoppers and motorists in Rugby

Shops are closing at the retail park this afternoon (January 6) because of the water.

Justine Fox said on Facebook: “If you plan on going to Elliott’s Field, most shops are now closed and it’s been evacuated due to flooding."

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Swift at Rugby. The flood warning area is River Swift at Rugby, including Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road retail park.

There is also a flood alert for the Avon and Leam.

To see weather alerts, flood warnings and river levels follow the links at https://www.rugby.gov.uk/w/disruption-and-emergencies.