Amy Hey
BBC South West

Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, says he fears the South West will see more flooding incidents what has happened during Storms Ingrid and Chandra due to climate change.

The Liberal Democrat MP says his immediate concern is safety and is advising people to not enter flood water.

Speaking to BBC Radio Devon, he says he has received many messages and reports from across East and Mid Devon.

"We need to become more resilient to this type of flooding," he adds.

In Devon, the River Otter in Ottery St Mary has reached its highest recorded level, according to the Environment Agency's (EA) duty manager for Devon and Cornwall.

Ben Johnstone says it's been very wet overnight and "the main impacts have been felt towards East Devon, the Otter and the River Axe".

"At Ottery St Mary, it [the river] has reached the highest recorded level we've had there," Johnstone adds.

Echoing guidance from the EA, local MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, Richard Foord, says a severe flood warning on the River Otter is in place, "meaning possible danger to life".

Foord says there were reports of around 20 flooded properties across Devon and Cornwall, which will likely increase as river levels peak.

Drone shots taken this morning by Adam Grayston show the levels River Fal in Tregony, Cornwall, are above its normal level.

According to the River Levels website, external, the river is 2.16m (7ft) above its normal level as of 10:30 GMT.

Image source, Adam Grayston

Image source, Adam Grayston

George Thorpe
South West

Photos from Tipton St John in Devon show floodwater at the village's primary school.

The school's future is uncertain due to it being in a flood risk area.

The Department for Education has agreed to fund a new building two miles (3km) away in Ottery St Mary, but a petition has called for the school to stay.

Devon County Council says 56 schools have either closed or been partially closed due to Storm Chandra, with a full list of affected sites on the authority's website, external.

Image source, Nancy Piper

Image source, Nancy Piper

Image source, Nancy Piper

Christine Butler
BBC Radio Cornwall

Dave Bond, a fisherman who is also chairman of the Looe Harbour Commissioners, says the recent weather brought by Storms Ingrid and Chandra are having a big impact on the Cornish town's fishing industry.

Bond says he had only been able to go out to sea six times since November and it had got to the stage where fishermen were having to live off their savings.

He added there had been three collapses of the quay wall, including one on Monday.

"We've just actioned the work to take place on the two initial collapses of the quay and you're looking at £400,000, which is a hefty lump of the harbour's reserves," Bond told BBC Radio Cornwall.

Roger Hemming runs a business in Honiton, Devon, and travels in from his home in Wellington, Somerset each day.

He said: "Today's journey to the office involved some creative thinking as my normal route was under water.

"It took me an hour to get to work as the road from Dunkeswell to town is flooded and my usual plan B for bad weather - the A30 from Exeter to Honiton - resembles a disaster zone as you can see from the photo."

He added: "I'm on my own here today as my colleagues live out in the villages and they're stuck at home.

"I've told them to have a duvet day on me."

Image source, Roger Hemming

Christine Butler
BBC Radio Cornwall

I'm in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, at the moment and the high tide is at about 11:35.

At the moment, we're standing right by some picnic benches which are normally a hive of activity here in the summer, but they're completely under water.

There are two arches on the new bridge which are completely lost with the amount of swell of the River Fowey.

Already at the far end of the village, there's a huge pool of water inching its way towards the houses.

But with this high tide coming, I think there is going to be a flood or certainly go over the top of the walls here.

Drone photos show flooding in Tipton St John in Devon.

Image source, Toby Bishop

Image source, Toby Bishop

Image source, Toby Bishop

Image source, Toby Bishop

Image source, Toby Bishop

Christine Butler
BBC Radio Cornwall

I live in the storm amber zone in Cornwall and, last night, the wind wasn't whistling - it was roaring.

It huffed and it puffed but it didn't quite blow the house down.

In Looe today, it's quite calm, although there were lots of aquaplaning moments on the road in.

But in the harbour, the boats are gently bobbing on the water and there's not sort of ruffling or huge waves.

The River Otter in Ottery St Mary, Devon, has reached its highest recorded level, according to the Environment Agency's area duty manager for Devon and Cornwall.

Ben Johnstone said: "It's been very wet overnight. We've currently got 16 flood alerts, 29 flood warnings and one severe flood warning in force and... significant rainfall falling on already wet catchments.

"The main impacts have been felt towards East Devon, the Otter and the River Axe; and, at Ottery St Mary, it has reached the highest recorded level we've had there."

He added: "We've had teams in throughout yesterday and through the night monitoring river levels and issuing flood warnings.

"After the event, we'll then go out and check our defences... and review what has actually happened to understand the impact and how we can provide help and support."

Johnny Rutherford
BBC Spotlight

It's pretty choppy out here.

I am stood next to where Storm Ingrid knocked over the sea wall.

This is the main train line that connects the South West with the rest of England. It's very, very important.

Network Rail have managed to move it back and trains are running along here.

With these sorts of conditions, the residents here are very worried about yet more bad weather hitting them and, last night, apparently it was torrential here. It weaved over roofs and saw lots of water coming in on the residents yet again.

I can see a bit of blue skies, so fingers crossed things will improve; but there is flooding everywhere.

George Thorpe
BBC News, South West

Devon County Council says six more schools have closed or partially closed due to Storm Chandra.

The latest closures take the total number of sites affected to 47.

A full list can be found on the council's website, external.

Caroline Robinson
South West

Devon and Cornwall Police say there has been significant surface water and areas of flooding in East and Mid Devon.

Police have asked people to avoid driving in the area unless it was essential.

Drivers have also being asked not to attempt alternative routes around the affected areas as these were also becoming treacherous.

The police said fire services were currently dealing with several incidents of cars becoming stuck in water.

It said current roads affected included:

• A30 Daisy Mount – Both directions
• A30 – Closed either end of Honiton
• London Road, Cranbrook Junction at Gribble Lane
• A3052 Clyst St Mary, both approach at Cat and Fiddle and approach from Clyst St George
• A377 – Impassable at Downes and Newton St Cyres
• A303 Upottery
• B3177 Iron Bridge
• A382 Wray Barton
• A396 Stoke Canon
• B3181 Five Bridges, Cullompton
• A379 Station Road, Dawlish
• A3052 Boshill Hill
• A358 Weycroft Bridge

George Thorpe
South West

Dave Henry from Falmouth Coastguard said conditions has "changed a bit" this morning.

"It was looking rough out there, but now it's looking very rough out there," he told BBC Radio Cornwall.

"There's a lot of rain coming in, so it's not looking nice out of the window. So just be careful out there as it's going to get worse."

He said the advice being issued was for people to not go out unless they really had to.

Henry added: "If you've got waves going above knee-height, they could take you out.

"Give yourself a bit of space because the sea doesn't take any prisoners at this time of year and we don't want to task teams with anything unnecessary."

BBC Radio Devon

BBC Radio Devon listener Jackie Blackford who lives in Ottery St Mary can see the River Otter from her house.

She said: "I live on a hill overlooking part of the Otter and it's normally quite a nice little river.

"At the moment, it's a raging torrent. It is horrendous - I've never seen anything like it."

She said there had been a lot of traffic trying to get out of Ottery St Mary and she had seen people turning around.

Michael Stoddard
BBC South

There is also flooding and travel disruption in Dorset and Hampshire.

Follow the live page in the South for all the latest.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has received and attended "multiple calls this morning following roads and properties affected by flooding".

"Please do not attempt to drive through flood water, even if you think it’s not that deep.

"Check your route before you travel."

Anyone whose home has been affected by flooding is advised to visit the service's website, external.

George Thorpe
South West

Axminster Fire Station says crews have been dealing with vehicles getting stuck in floodwater at Weycroft and Trafalgar Way.

The Devon crew shared photographs from the scene this morning showing cars and vans submerged in the water.

Their Facebook post added: "Please do not drive through flood water – turn around and find an alternative route."

Image source, Devon and Somerset Fire Service

Image source, Devon and Somerset Fire Service

The Bakers Arms roundabout in Poole has been closed due to flooding, Dorset Police have confirmed.

Officers added that the local authority had been made aware.

Devon and Cornwall Police have asked people not to travel in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon unless they urgently need to, because many roads have become impassable.

The force said there had been "significant surface water and areas of flooding across parts of the force today".

"We are experiencing an increase in reports of people coming up against flood water. Please do not attempt to drive through it," police said.

The force advised those using roads should drive with caution and care, drive to the conditions and allow plenty of time for their journey.

Officers added that emergency services and partner agencies were working to respond to incidents and close roads.