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Storm Henk hits hard

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

Parts of the A377 and neighbouring roads were flooded around Colleton and Chapelton (photo opposite page)

Train services were suspended between Crediton and Barnstaple for several hours due to flooding on the railway lines.

Trees were also brought down at North Molton and Kings Nympton (below), blocking roads into both villages.

Ancient tree felled by Storm Henk at Chulmleigh - photo by Debbie Dyke

Kings Nympton - photo by Fiona Kermack

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