Storm Boelo brings flooding and wind damage to Yorkshire coast

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Storm Boelo caused widespread flooding, fallen trees and power cuts across Scarborough, Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire over the weekend.

Storm Boelo swept across Yorkshire's coast over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 50mph that caused widespread disruption across Scarborough, Hull and the surrounding area.

Scarborough experienced severe flooding, with downpours turning roads into rivers and triggering numerous emergency calls. Firefighters in Scarborough responded to a spate of flooding incidents on Friday evening, and continued to deal with wind damage, fallen trees and caravan fires throughout the weekend.

Across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire, councils received more than 132 reports of fallen trees and branches. Hull City Council dealt with over 50 call-outs on Saturday and Sunday, including fallen trees, utility barriers blown into the highway, a collapsed gully and a wall perceived to be at risk. East Riding of Yorkshire Council reported 82 call-outs specifically due to fallen and damaged trees and branches. A Met Office yellow warning for wind began on Saturday and extended until 9pm on Sunday.

The storm also caused power cuts affecting thousands of homes across the country, disrupted roads and rail services, and triggered road closures as fallen trees were cleared. Humberside Police reported several road closures during the weekend.

How it is being reported

• Flooding incidents keep fire crews busyFirefighters in Scarborough had a busy Friday evening, responding to a spate of severe flooding incidents across the town following heavy rainfall.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 15:11
• Storm Austen and Storm Boelo cause widespread flooding across ScarboroughDownpours during Storm Austen and over 50mph winds from Storm Boelo triggered widespread flooding, travel chaos, and power cuts across Scarborough, keeping emergency crews and utility workers stretched to the limit.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 15:10
• More than 130 reports of storm-related incidents across Hull and East Yorkshire during Storm BoeloIt was a busy weekend for Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull Daily Mail · 26 Oct, 15:02
• Storm Boelo: Dramatic photos show Scarborough flooding as roads turn to riversDownpours and over 50mph winds from Storm Boelo triggered widespread flooding, travel chaos, and power cuts across Scarborough, keeping emergency crews and utility workers stretched to the limit.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 12:48
• High winds trigger busy weekend for fire crews across Scarborough, Bridlington and surrounding areasFirefighters across the coast responded to several emergency calls over the weekend, dealing with wind damage, fallen trees, caravan fires, and other hazards.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 12:44
• Storm Boelo flooding keeps Scarborough fire crews busyFirefighters in Scarborough had a busy Friday evening, responding to a spate of severe flooding incidents across the town following heavy rainfall.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 11:21

In this story: Storm Boelo · Scarborough · Hull · East Riding of Yorkshire · Hull City Council · East Riding of Yorkshire Council · Met Office

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