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Flood alerts issued again for most of Kent coastline

Flood alerts issued again for most of Kent coastline

17 November 2024

Much of the county’s coastal areas have been issued with a flood alert by the Environment Agency.

Flood alerts issued for much of Kent’s coastline

Flood alerts issued for much of Kent’s coastline

16 November 2024

Much of the county’s coastal areas have been put on flooding alert by the Environment Agency.

Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

04 November 2024

A woman who moved from Kent to Spain has described her dogs’ “impossible” escape following the country's worst flooding disaster this century.

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Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

Fog warning issued for parts of Kent

Fog warning issued for parts of Kent

18 October 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning for fog in parts of Kent this morning.

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

17 October 2024

Motorists are urging a local authority to take action on a route known for heavy flooding after a Kent town was struck with heavy flooding overnight.

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Kent to reach temperatures exceeding 20C today

Kent to reach temperatures exceeding 20C today

14 October 2024

Temperatures across Kent are set to reach highs of 21C today as the county bathes in an unseasonably warm spell.

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

11 October 2024

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

10 October 2024

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

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‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

09 October 2024

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

09 October 2024

Flood alerts have been issued across the county following a night of heavy rain and weather warnings.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

08 October 2024

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

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‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

03 October 2024

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

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‘Raw sewage spills across my driveway every time there is heavy rain’

‘Raw sewage spills across my driveway every time there is heavy rain’

27 September 2024

A resident says raw sewage is spilling from a drain cover outside his home when it rains - and even a 30kg concrete dog isn’t able to hold it down.

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Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

25 September 2024

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

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Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

23 September 2024

Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run this evening due to damage caused by flooding.

Flood alert for town centre as river levels rise

Flood alert for town centre as river levels rise

23 September 2024

People have been warned flooding is possible along a stretch of river that runs through a town centre amid weather warning for heavy rain.

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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

23 September 2024

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

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Summer goes out with a bang as lightning hits house

Summer goes out with a bang as lightning hits house

22 September 2024

It seems as if summer is well and truly over after lightning struck a house in Kent.

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24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

21 September 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued as some locations could see 80-100 mm of rain develop over the course of 12 to 24 hours.

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