Storm Imogen wreaked havoc in parts of Hounslow on Monday (February 8).

From fallen trees blocking roads to Chiswick House calling off the Magical Lantern Festival on Chinese New Year , Imogen was certainly blowing in the borough.

Hounslow Council worked alongside Carillion, who manage the borough’s parks, and Hounslow Highways, who manage the borough’s street services, attending to a number of incidents in Chiswick, Feltham and Isleworth, as gale-force winds battered many parts of the country.

A chestnut tree toppled over outside Chiswick School on Staveley Road but luckily no one has been reported injured.

Aria Carter, a Year 12 student at Chiswick School took the photo (above) in the early afternoon.

Mr Carter said: “I am a mathematics and geography student at Chiswick School.

“The school has a stellar geography department and we study weather hazards, we were following Imogen, but I never expected to see this on our doorstep.”

The collapsed tree blocked the road for motorists until the Highways team had managed to remove it, resulting in delays in the area.

Lantern magic loses its sparkle

Meanwhile, the most shocking news came as Chiswick House decided to close the Magical Lantern Festival.

A spokesperson for Chiswick House said: “Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, the Magical Lantern Festival was closed on Monday February 8.

"Weli Creative, The Festival organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused and they have advised that visitors should contact the ticket agent to rebook for another evening.”

There was another lucky escape, this time for homeowners on Sussex Avenue in Isleworth where a giant tree fell over onto a driveway. Thankfully as we can see from this photo on Twitter by Andrew Fulker there was noone in the driveway and no car.

The Highways team were also called out to reports of a tree in a potentially dangerous position at West Thames College in Isleworth.

A Hounslow council spokeswoman said: “Hounslow Highways went to London Road following reports of a tree on West Thames College land leaning against a fence.

“The tree looked like it could further fall onto the nearby pavement and road.

“Following an inspection, one of the main branches was removed and the tree was further reduced so that it no longer presented a hazard to people.

“Initially, it was thought a full road closure would be required, but Hounslow Highways was able to complete the works using stop and go traffic management. London Road has fully reopened to traffic and pedestrians.”

A third tree on Feltham High Street which had already suffered damage after it split at the base during a previous storm, was cut down to prevent further damage, as it was dangerously close to falling close to the entrance of a local school.

Councillor Amrit Mann, deputy leader of Hounslow council, said: “I would like to give my personal thanks to those services who were involved in making sure the borough has been kept safe from the danger of falling trees which has been a result of recent storms.

“When there is adverse weather such as what we have seen, our priority as always is the safety of everyone in the borough.

“It is a case of making sure we are prepared and act quickly if needed.”

During periods of high winds, Hounslow council encourages residents to report any hazards on the public highway directly to Hounslow Highways online or call 0208 583 2000.