Video: Northern England floods: Aerial images of the damage Torrential rain and flooding across northern England and Scotland forced hundreds of residents to abandon their homes after more than a month's rain fell in just 24 hours on Saturday. The number of flood warnings and alerts has dropped from 151 to 50 on Sunday, although there are still six flood warnings in place across England, including three at the River Ouse near York. It's expected to take some days before flooding disappears completely and the task of assessing the damage to homes and businesses can start.