Bricks and roof tiles torn from Uxbridge house land on van as storm winds hit

A van parked outside a house in Uxbridge was badly damaged on the morning of Sunday 25 October when strong winds tore bricks and roof tiles from the building and sent them crashing down onto it.

Footage shared with UB1UB2, filmed at about 9.28am, shows the van with its windscreen smashed and its roof and one side caved in under the weight of the falling debris. The exact street has not been confirmed.

A tree on the pavement nearby appeared to have already been cut up and stacked by the time the footage was taken, a sign of how rough conditions had been overnight. Nobody appears to have been hurt, and there has been no report of anyone being injured at the scene.

Storm conditions across the UK

The damage came during a weekend of stormy weather across the country. The Met Office's UK Storm Centre lists Storm Boelo, named on 22 October, as bringing impacts to the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands on 24 and 25 October 2026.

It followed Storm Austen, which the Met Office named on 20 October as the first named storm of the 2026 to 2027 season, bringing disruptive wind and rain to parts of the UK later that week.

Clean-up work continued in many areas after the weekend, with fallen trees and damage to roofs and fences among the most common problems reported in London and the South East.

What to do if a building is damaged

Loose masonry, chimneys and roof tiles can fall without warning in high winds, and the Met Office advises people to secure loose items outside their homes before a storm and to take care near buildings and trees while strong winds last.

Drivers are also advised to think about where they park during high winds, avoiding spots directly beneath trees, loose roofing or scaffolding where possible.

Anyone who sees a building that looks unsafe after storm damage in the borough can report it to Hillingdon Council, which deals with dangerous structures. If there is an immediate danger to life, for example masonry about to fall onto a pavement or road, call 999.

Fallen trees blocking roads or pavements can also be reported to Hillingdon Council. Damage to vehicles and homes from storms is usually a matter for insurers, and owners are advised to photograph the damage before it is cleared where it is safe to do so.

The latest weather warnings for London are published on the Met Office website.