NEW : A government official says up to 1,500 people are out of their homes . UK : Roberts said some residents probably ca n't return to their homes for at least another week . Flooding can last for weeks . At least 10 people have died in England since November 2009 . The floodwaters cover an area the size of France and Germany combined .
NEW : A government official says up to 1,500 people are out of their homes . UK : Flooding can last for weeks . At least 10 people have died in England since November 2009 . The floodwaters cover an area the size of France and Germany combined .