UK storms
The worst storms ever to have hit the UK

The worst storms ever to have hit the UK
Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain
18 Feb 2022
Quiz of The Week: 12 - 18 February

Quiz of The Week: 12 - 18 February
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
18 Feb 2022
The top tips for weathering out Storm Eunice

The top tips for weathering out Storm Eunice
People across the UK advised to secure loose outdoor objects, stay indoors and prepare for power cuts
18 Feb 2022
The most extreme weather events in 2021

The most extreme weather events in 2021
Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year
21 Dec 2021
How does Storm Ophelia compare to the Great Storm of 1987?

How does Storm Ophelia compare to the Great Storm of 1987?
Former hurricane bears down on UK on the 30th anniversary of the worst storm in living memory
16 Oct 2017
UK weather: Storm Abigail brings 90mph wind warnings

UK weather: Storm Abigail brings 90mph wind warnings
Schools closed and power out for many homes in Scotland as Storm Abigail hits the UK
13 Nov 2015
Frank and Rhonda: Met Office reveals storm names

Frank and Rhonda: Met Office reveals storm names
Naming storms is the Met Office's latest move in raising awareness of dangerous weather conditions
20 Oct 2015

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FLOODS: Ministers to quiz insurers

FLOODS: Ministers to quiz insurers
Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums
18 Feb 2014
Flood insurance: Government's leaky plan has Catch-22 

Flood insurance: Government's leaky plan has Catch-22
Cost of the bad weather could reach £1bn, with claims expected to hit £30,000 each
14 Feb 2014
Infographic: how often has the Thames Barrier been used?

Infographic: how often has the Thames Barrier been used?
The Thames Barrier has been raised 28 times in the last ten weeks – that's 20% of the total since it was built
12 Feb 2014
Floods: 'Money is no object' becomes 'No blank cheque' 

Floods: 'Money is no object' becomes 'No blank cheque'
Cameron's pledge that 'We are a wealthy country' has Whitehall spin doctors rowing quickly backwards
12 Feb 2014
Flooding gets more political as Labour appointees are blamed

Flooding gets more political as Labour appointees are blamed
As Lord Smith tries to defend Environment Agency, Baroness Young's spell in charge raises questions
10 Feb 2014
UK STORMS: Why we must learn to live with flooding

UK STORMS: Why we must learn to live with flooding
The trouble with building flood defences is that it encourages risky development, says Keith Beven
10 Feb 2014
Flooding: timely op puts hapless Paterson out of frame

Flooding: timely op puts hapless Paterson out of frame
Environment Secretary's emergency operation means trusty Eric Pickles now takes charge of flooding
6 Feb 2014
UK weather: homes flooded as storm hits Britain

UK weather: homes flooded as storm hits Britain
Flood warnings issued across the UK as high tides combine with Atlantic storms to pose threat to life
3 Jan 2014
557 job cuts in flood protection: bad timing for Paterson

557 job cuts in flood protection: bad timing for Paterson
As Cobra meets to discuss flooding, Environment Secretary is left in deep water by predecessor
3 Jan 2014