Today's heavy rainfall has resulted in disruption and flooding in various areas across Milton Keynes.
There has been a yellow weather warning issued for rain, which will be lasting until 23:59 today (18/6).
Bucks Fire has received dozens of phone calls relating to localised flooding in Milton Keynes and is working with other agencies to provide assistance.
Bletchley
Bletchley has been severely impacted by flooding. Milton Keynes Council has closed a section of the V4 Watling Street between the H8 and Granby Roundabout due to pooled water.
🦺☔️ Flooding update: we will be closing a flooded section of the V4 Watling Street between the H8 and Granby Roundabout pic.twitter.com/BoPr6u53hu
— Milton Keynes City Council (@mkcouncil) June 18, 2021
Second Avenue in Bletchley, near to IKEA, is also severely flooded. As of 14:50, an MKFM listener says that the whole area is flooded and that there is a traffic jam.
@mkfm flooding down second avenue Bletchley whole area opposite IKEA is traffic jam pic.twitter.com/IgoODnImxX
— Amy Hewitt (@AmyHewitt11) June 18, 2021
Parts of Bletchley town centre have also been flooded, according to local Twitter users. Mill Road has also been affected.
Multiple reports have also come from West Bletchley.
The Melrose Area has been impacted, with one listener saying that their flat's courtyard is covered in surface water.
Buckingham Road
The Buckingham Road by Bletchley has flooded. Firefighters had to attend a pre-school along the road due to flooding affecting the premises. The crew had to isolate the electricity, and the pupils were sent home early.
Newport Pagnell
The top of the High Street, on the end of Dominos and the Fire Station, has flooded.
Priory Street has also collected high volumes of water; one resident has requested that the Council send sandbags and a road closure sign.
Priory street needs sandbags and road closure sign please! pic.twitter.com/B73j3cWzAY
— Clare Z C (@ClareZC1) June 18, 2021
MKFM has received reports that Willen Road in Newport Pagnell is also flooded.
At 16:00, firefighters were called to a house along Wolverton Road due to flooding. Firefighters isolated the electricity.
Netherfield
Parts of Netherfield have been impacted by the floods today. Do you have any photos or further information? Email news@mkfm.com.
Coffee Hall
Milton Keynes Council is aware of "localised flooding" in the estate.
Bucks Fire rescued a man from his house shortly after 14:00 due to flooding making its way into the property. One appliance and crew from Buckingham attended. Firefighters used a ladder.
Beanhill
Families that have been impacted by the floods can seek refuge in the Moorlands Children’s Centre. Read more here.
Fishermead and Peartree Bridge
Bucks Fire says that reports are being made about localised flooding in the housing estates.
Calls are also coming in from Amersham and Seer Green in #Buckinghamshire and Beanhill, Coffee Hall, Fishermead and Peartree Bridge in #MK https://t.co/iOTq7B1VoY
— Bucks Fire & Rescue Service (@Bucksfire) June 18, 2021
Those who are out driving across Milton Keynes should not drive on heavily-flooded roads. Bucks Fire and Milton Keynes Council will work to close the flooded roads as soon as possible.
# FLOODING #
— Bucks Fire & Rescue Service (@Bucksfire) June 18, 2021
If you come across signs like these on your travels, you know what to do - or rather, what NOT to do! pic.twitter.com/edm5SNsEka
