A drone pilot has captured the extent of a Norfolk town's flooding following heavy rainfall over Christmas.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Thetford was hit with the worst flooding in decades as a result of the River Thet bursting its banks, and businesses and home owners did their best to protect their properties as it worsened.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Pictures from photographer Paul Ovenden have revealed the extent of the water spread in the town, with parts submerged and places left unrecognisable.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Norfolk county councillor Terry Jermy said the town centre was particularly affected with the land on Butten Island completely covered by water.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

And the famous Captain Mainwaring statue was knee deep in the flood water at one stage.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

The Environment Agency has said that no further significant rainfall is expected but river levels are expected to remain high over the next few days. A flood warning remains in place for the Little Ouse River and River Thet at Thetford, Brandon and Hockwold.

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)

Eastern Daily Press: Flooding in Thetford, December 2020.Flooding in Thetford, December 2020. (Image: Paul Ovenden/Norfolk Drone Photography)