Thousands of families are forced to flee as coastal towns across Britain are left underwater by worst tidal surge for 60 years
Flood waters reported to be receding after worst North Sea surge hit Norfolk and headed south throughout night
Thousands of people had to be evacuated from their homes and spent the night in temporary accommodation
Agencies are this morning saying the expected overnight flooding was less severe than it had been expected
Environment Agency has issued 45 severe flood warnings in East Anglia, the North Sea coast and south-east
Homeonwers urged to remain cautious as another tidal surge is due to sweep past east coast of Kent at about 1pm