The Water Rescue Unit leaving Gloucester North Fire Station.
Moments later they get a shout...
Frustratingly this theme of emergency vehicles appearing while we're in the car continues...
Don't worry it gets better!
Here we have a brief tour of the Water Rescue Unit.
The crew head out to check nearby waterways.
The River Severn at Gloucester has begun to swell.
Heavy rain further upstream is causing large amounts of water to flow downstream.
How-ever high coastal winds are causing a tidal surge of waves to flow upstream.
The two flows of water have the potential to cause severe flooding in Gloucestershire.
Unfortunately many have fallen victim to fast flowing flood waters.
Thankfully the 'severe flood warning' threat to life was reduced as the storm came through later.
Make sure you understand the risk of flooding and take steps to reduce the risk to life and property.
The high winds have caused the most issues.
In some areas wind speeds reached up to 122mph.
Trees and powerlines fell.
Many properties were damaged and roads were blocked by debris.
Thankfully our emergency services were hard at work saving lives and protecting property.