Wiltshire was among the 10 English counties to be battered by record-breaking rain during September, Met Office figures show.

During the wettest month since rainfall records began in 1836, England experienced 95 per cent more rain than usual, with southern and central areas experiencing an exceptionally wet September.

According to the Met Office, Wiltshire recorded more than three times the average September rainfall, causing heavy rain, high winds and flooding in recent weeks, as well as widespread travel disruption due to closed roads and suspended rail services.

Met Office Scientist Emily Carlisle said: “September saw unsettled weather across the UK. The jet stream was south shifted for most of the month, making it very wet for some in the south, but rather dry for some in the north.

“The month began with heavy showers and thunderstorms to the south of the UK, whilst the north of the country saw much drier and warmer conditions.

“Although mid-month saw a return to more settled weather and an increase in temperatures, low pressure was never too far away and the end of the month concluded with frontal systems bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms, with an Amber National Severe Weather Warning being issued.”

Meanwhile, major Swindon roads near Coate Water, Queens Drive and Pipers Way were significantly affected by flooding as Swindon Borough Council received 77 reports of flooding across the town by 5pm on Monday, September 23.

Volunteers at the Community Café Big Breakfast Plus in Swindon town centre were shocked to be greeted by floodwater when they opened on September 21, and after clearing the venue the same day, it was flooded a second time on the Sunday.

Residents living in London Road in Marlborough have been left scared to return to their homes following severe flooding in January and a near miss in September during the heavy rainfall.

Homeowners in Malmesbury were warned about flooding in the area around Goose Bridge, St John's Street, Park Road, Poole Road, Gloucester Road, Mill Lane and Baskerville.

The B3106 north of Trowbridge on Tollgate Road, Staverton, was closed for several days due to standing water, forcing Wiltshire Council to issue a statement warning drivers not to attempt to drive through the floodwater and allow extra time for travelling.

Additionally, the A4 through Derry Hill, between Chippenham and Calne, was closed following flooding under the Millenium Bridge on September 24, while further flooding was reported in several areas in Calne.