Storm Henk hits hard 2024 started with one of the most powerful storms of the winter so far, with gales and heavy rain causing severe problems. The Met Office named it as Storm Henk and issued an amber warning as winds in excess of 60mph battered North Devon. Around 365 properties in Chulmleigh, including Wallingbrook Health Centre, were left without power for several hours as falling trees brought down power lines (right). Phone and internet services were also disrupted. One of the ancient trees on Leigh Road was felled by the winds on January 3rd, blocking the road into the town from the A377 and bringing down cables (pictured right). A377 near Chapelton - photo by Bianca Robinson
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