Storm Boelo causes flooding across UK, River Ely bursts banks near homes

Storm Boelo has caused flooding and blocked roads in the North East, Cumbria and Scotland's west coast, with the River Ely reported to have burst its banks near homes. Shops on Scotland's west coast reportedly suffered flood damage to stock.

Timeline

1. 25 Oct, 12:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 25 Oct, 12:30 UTCBBC reports Boelo flooding in North East, Cumbria
3. 25 Oct, 12:30 UTCSky News reports flooded shops on west coast

Top sources

• river elyGoogle Trends
• 'Devastating': Shops flooded and stock ruined on Scotland's 'wild west coast'Sky News
• Storm Boelo hits North East and Cumbria with roads blocked and floodingBBC
• Storm Boelo brings flooding, power cuts and gusts of up to 84mph to WalesBBC