Britain is bracing itself for more flooding and travel disruption this weekend as forecasters predict further heavy downpours.
A deep area of low pressure is set to move in over the weekend, bringing more heavy rain to areas already badly hit by Thursday's downpours.
Sky weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "England and Wales could see 15 to 25mm quite widely, with up to 50mm possible in some spots."
The Environment Agency has issued more than 50 flood warnings and over 150 less serious flood alerts.
:: See the flood warnings and alerts in place for rivers.
A man died after becoming trapped in his 4x4 South and west Wales and the West Country will be worst affected. Strong winds and possible severe gales are expected on Saturday night and Sunday morning,
"There's still some uncertainty about where the strongest winds will be, but it looks like southern counties of England will bear the brunt, with exposed parts seeing gusts up to 70mph," said Robinson.
The AA's head of special operations, Darron Burness, said: "With more heavy rain forecast across the Midlands, Wales and the South West, road conditions in the affected areas are likely to only get worse as the ground is so saturated.
"Even if you think you know your local roads, don't be complacent, as flash-flooding continues to be a real risk and is catching people out."
Driving conditions have been treacherous Meanwhile, Network Rail said trains were likely to be suspended between Exeter and Bristol until Monday.
The majority of the UK was battered by storms on Thursday leaving hundreds of drivers stranded and thousands of homes without power. More than 100 people had to be evacuated as winds reached more than 86mph.
An elderly man died after becoming trapped in his 4x4 in floods in Chew Stoke in Somerset.
Wales and southwest England were hit the heaviest.
In Torquay, Devon, several homes were evacuated after a landslide. Part of a cliff face was hit by a landslip after netting was washed away.
Amid the wet and windy weather, thousands of commuters also suffered disruptions, with many train services in the South West and connections to London Paddington either cancelled or delayed.
The Met Office said some areas saw up to 60mm of rain on Thursday.
Thousands of households in the South West and hundreds in Wales were left without power after high winds brought down power lines.
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