Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast as the storm likely strengthens on Friday. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is anticipated, although, if the storm is stronger, it could produce an inch or more of rain per hour. Thunderstorms might continue into early Saturday, according to the advisory.

River levels in York are rising and are expected to remain elevated throughout the day, with flooding completely blocking King's Staith.

There were 39 flood warnings in place in England, 12 in Wales and 24 in Scotland on Tuesday morning. Flights and trains have been cancelled and hundreds of properties left without power due to Storm Bram. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause disruption across parts of the UK on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

Flooding has hit York after heavy rain from Storm Bram pushed the River Ouse close to bursting its banks. Riverside routes have been closed and flood gates activated as water rose to nearly three metres.

A $68 million Bluebelt system includes drainage upgrades, ponds and rain gardens designed to manage intensifying rainfall while easing pressure on the city’s aging sewer system.

Cracks, fractures or erosion in walls, slumps in earth embankments, broken or blocked drainage systems and overgrown vegetation can all lead to a lower score, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.