surpassed 4 inches (100 mm) in Dyfed. Some locations received hundred-year rainfall. The storm struck the area during the Late Summer Bank Holiday, creating unfavorable conditions for driving and resulting in several accidents. Heavy rainfall flooded rivers, which swept away several people. This prompted officials to deploy boats and helicopters to assist in rescues, although at least three deaths were reported due to drowning in the rivers. Severe flooding was reported in Cumbria and Gloucestershire. The storm also left roads blocked by fallen trees and power lines. At the start of the storm, the inaugural Birmingham Super Prix motorsport race was just getting underway but poor visibility from precipitation contributed to an accident which temporarily called halt to proceedings. In Whitland, Wales, local soldiers assisted rescuing people, and later contributed to the cleanup of the town. Throughout the country, five people were missing after the storm, all of whom are presumed to have drowned; an additional death was confirmed in Newry, Northern Ireland. See also List of North Carolina hurricanes (1980–1999) Other tropical cyclones named Charley Tropical cyclone effects in Europe Great Storm of 1987 References Charley Charley 1986 Charley 1986 Charley 1986 1986 meteorology 1986 in North Carolina 1986 in Europe 1986 natural disasters in the United States August 1986 events in the United States August 1986 events in Europe 1986 disasters in the United Kingdom Charley