These dramatic pictures demonstrate the scale of flooding in Dedham as the River Stour burst its banks - although their peaceful nature show a quiet after the storm.

Dedham Flooding - and yellow warning for more rain on the way

Suffolk and north Essex have been hit by widespread rain showers and even snow in recent days, with more than half a month's rain falling in 36 hours from Wednesday, January 13 evening.

East Anglian Daily Times: More rain is expected over the coming days, potentially bringing more flood along the Rover StourMore rain is expected over the coming days, potentially bringing more flood along the Rover Stour (Image: Archant)

It followed major floods across the region across Christmas and New Year, where roads had to be closed after a deluge of rain.

East Anglian Daily Times: Fields have been submerged in water following the flooding in DedhamFields have been submerged in water following the flooding in Dedham (Image: Archant)

The Environment Agency has been putting flood warnings in place for areas affected, with Needham Lakes among the areas to flood last week.

East Anglian Daily Times: Swans enjoying themselves in the flooded car park in DedhamSwans enjoying themselves in the flooded car park in Dedham (Image: Archant)

However, these pictures and video from our photographer Sarah Lucy Brown taken on Monday, January 18 show how the River Stour burst its banks at Dedham, on the Suffolk and north Essex border.

East Anglian Daily Times: A closed footbridge in Dedham following the floodingA closed footbridge in Dedham following the flooding (Image: Archant)

Neighbouring areas and fields are swamped by rain, although the pictures have a somewhat idyllic feel as swans enjoy new patches of water in milder temperatures and bright sunshine.

East Anglian Daily Times: Could more flooding be on the way at areas like the River Stour, with further heavy rain forecast?Could more flooding be on the way at areas like the River Stour, with further heavy rain forecast? (Image: Archant)

East Anglian-based forecaster Weatherquest said more heavy rain is likely on Tuesday and Wednesday.

East Anglian Daily Times: The sun setting on flooded fields in DedhamThe sun setting on flooded fields in Dedham (Image: Archant)

That could lead to more flooding, with the Met Office putting a 'yellow' level weather warning in place.

East Anglian Daily Times: The River Stour in Dedham has completely burst its banks, flooding the surrounding fieldsThe River Stour in Dedham has completely burst its banks, flooding the surrounding fields (Image: Archant)

He said: "Part of the problem is going to be most of the rainfall going on to saturated ground."

East Anglian Daily Times: Heavy rain hit the River Stour in DedhamHeavy rain hit the River Stour in Dedham (Image: Archant)

The weather is set to improve and be milder later in the week, before temperatures plummet again at the weekend - possibly bringing more snow.

Have you taken any pictures of flooding? Email andrew.papworth@archant.co.uk