A pensioner has been rescued by fire crews after becoming stranded in his car as heavy rain caused flash flooding in Shropshire.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said the 90-year-old man was one of a number of people rescued from vehicles following downpours in the Bridgnorth area of the county.
The man was checked over by paramedics but was unhurt after floodwater rose around three feet around his car on the A454 at Worfield.
Northern Ireland has also been hit by flooding recently
West Mercia Police said the road was closed in both directions and urged drivers to "take it easy" in waterlogged areas.
A spokeswoman said: "With heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast, West Mercia Police urges drivers to take it easy and not take any risks should they come across a flood.
"It is very difficult to tell just how deep floodwater is or what problems there might be below its surface.
"For their own safety, drivers should not take the risk. People have died after becoming trapped in their vehicles or even been washed away by rapidly rising water levels."
A fire service spokesman added: "Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) resources have been deployed into the Bridgnorth area. These currently include both SFRS boats as well as a number of Swift Water Rescue (SRT) trained personnel, along with water first responders.
"Further heavy rain is forecast for this afternoon so resources will remain in the area for the rest of the day.
"Local people should prepare as best they can by staying upstairs if flood water is affecting their property.
"If they are unaffected they should consider moving themselves and valuables to upper floors as the day progresses.
"If roads are flooded people are advised not to attempt to drive through water as depths may be greater than normally expected."