Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi faced a dramatic flood at their new home in the Cotswolds, England, just weeks after moving from Montecito, California—another area previously devastated by floods. The couple’s 43-acre property was affected by rising waters as the River Thames burst its banks, with roads around the estate submerged under five feet of water. It’s unclear how severely the property has been damaged or if anyone was present to assess the situation.
The extreme weather included 80 mph winds and extensive flooding, reminiscent of the January 2023 floods in Montecito that forced evacuations of Ellen and other high-profile residents like Oprah. Ellen had captured the Montecito disaster in a video showcasing the intensity of the damage.
Sources revealed that Ellen and Portia decided to move to England shortly after Donald Trump’s election, looking for a fresh start. However, their move has already presented challenges, with the recent flood mirroring the natural disasters they sought to escape.
As updates about the extent of damage to their new home remain pending, the couple faces uncertainty about the long-term stability of their English countryside haven.
