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UK Faces Record Rainfall and Flood Warnings This Winter

2/12/2026

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The United Kingdom is experiencing an exceptionally wet winter, with Cardinham, Cornwall, recording rain every day this year.
In January, storms Chandra, Goretti, and Ingrid caused significant damage.
The Met Office reports that February's first five days brought rainfall exceeding typical monthly levels.
There are 100 flood warnings in effect, mostly in England.
More rain is forecast, with colder conditions possibly arriving later this week.

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The United Kingdom is experiencing an exceptionally wet winter, with Cardinham, Cornwall, recording rain every day this year.
In January, storms Chandra, Goretti, and Ingrid caused significant damage.
The Met Office reports that February's first five days brought rainfall exceeding typical monthly levels.
There are 100 flood warnings in effect, mostly in England.
More rain is forecast, with colder conditions possibly arriving later this week.