HOMES in South Woodham Ferrers could be evacuated after a severe flood warning was issued.

As powerful winds batter the east coast with tides set to be higher than normal, residents could be moved after the Environment Agency issued the warning for the River Crouch area.

William de Ferrers school will act as an evacuation point for anyone who is removed from their home on safety grounds.

For more information, call the agency's floodline on 0845 988 1188 selecting option one and then entering 111123.