Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, recently made a big move, leaving the U.S. for a new life in England. They settled in the picturesque Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and charming countryside. However, just weeks after moving, they’ve been hit with a natural disaster that feels eerily familiar to one they experienced at their old home.
Reports say Ellen and Portia’s new home, a sprawling 43-acre property, was caught in the middle of a severe weather event. Heavy rains and 80 MPH winds swept through the region, causing widespread destruction. The River Thames, which runs near their area, burst its banks, leading to massive flooding. Roads around their property are now submerged under five feet of water, and parts of their land are completely flooded.
It’s unclear if anyone is currently at their estate to assess the full damage, but the situation looks serious.
This isn’t the first time Ellen has dealt with such a disaster. Her previous home in Montecito, California, was also hit by devastating floods last year. That event forced Ellen, Oprah Winfrey, and other high-profile residents to evacuate. Tragically, 23 people lost their lives in that disaster. Ellen even shared a video at the time, capturing the shocking scale of the destruction.
Now, she’s experiencing what feels like déjà vu in her new home. Although this time there haven’t been any reports of casualties, the damage to homes and infrastructure in the Cotswolds is substantial.
Ellen and Portia’s decision to move to England came shortly after the 2016 U.S. presidential election. According to sources, they wanted a change and were drawn to the quiet and beauty of the English countryside. But with this recent turn of events, their idyllic retreat has turned into a site of unexpected turmoil.
While it’s uncertain how much damage their property has sustained, the couple is likely reflecting on the similarities between this event and the one in Montecito. It’s a stark reminder that even the most peaceful locations aren’t immune to nature’s power.
