LIVE: Flooding, fallen trees and travel disruption as Storm Bram batters South Devon

Storm Bram has arrived in force across Devon, bringing torrential rain, severe coastal winds and significant local disruption - with Totnes, Torbay and Paignton among the areas hit hardest.

Storm Bram’s influence remains in place today (Tuesday) and will continue into Wednesday, with gales and heavy rain slowly clearing northeast.

Central and eastern areas are expected to see sunnier spells, while the southwest will remain breezy with scattered showers.

In Totnes, the Warlands area has been left heavily flooded, with water levels rising quickly as rain moved across the region overnight. 

Videos shared by residents show deep surface water making some routes difficult to pass. There is queueing traffic on the A385 heading into Totnes, while a fallen tree is blocking Holcombe Down Road between Higher Woodway Road and Aller Hill.

Queues are also building on the A380 King’s Ash Road southbound, affecting routes towards Paignton and Brixham.

Along the coast, Storm Bram’s strength has been captured in dramatic videos posted online. Footage shared by Brixham Fish Market shows three of the port’s largest beam trawlers - William, Georgina and Barentszee of Ladram - battling enormous waves as they powered through dangerous conditions.

Elsewhere in Torbay, videos show waves crashing over the sea wall at Torquay Harbour, with strong winds whipping sea spray across the promenade.

Amber warnings for rain are currently in place for south Devon and south Wales, where up to 100mm of rainfall is expected on higher ground. Yellow warnings for strong winds cover the whole southwest.

Despite the unseasonably mild temperatures - reaching 15–16°C in parts of England and Wales - the strong winds mean it will feel far cooler.