Paramedics stabilised them before they were flown to hospital for treatment, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said.
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With more rain expected to fall throughout the day from Storm Imogen, we will be keeping you updated with flood warnings and alerts for the region.
The strongest winds are expected to affect areas around the Bristol Channel and there is a risk of disruption to infrastructure, road, rail and ferry services.
Drivers are being warned to take care with many roads in the Midlands hit by large flooding problems.
The Met Office said conditions out at sea have reached “phenomenal” states, with some waves topping 16m.
The worst-hit areas were along the coast in Wales, the South West and southern England, where 15,000 homes were left without access to electricity. At least 5,000 properties in Ireland also suffered blackouts.
Network Rail’s “orange army” of engineers are out on the lines removing trees, branches and other obstructions in the south and south west of England, and speed restrictions are in place to ensure drivers can stop in time if they see an obstacle. The force of the winds managed to rip the roof off of a Lloyds bank in north Somerset.
Paramedics pulled the man, who is in his 70s, from the rubble shortly before 8am, but his dog could not be saved. He was treated for minor injuries. We are expecting to issue further coastal Flood Alerts and warnings for the rest of this week. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
“A steady strong wind, while being hard work, will not be as hazardous as a blustery wind”, says Jay Merrell, Senior Operational Meteorologist at the Met Office.
But this is in fact the mighty Storm Imogen, whipping the sea into a thick foam and covering a popular United Kingdom holiday destination.
Winds got so strong the M48 Severn Bridge was closed to all vehicles.
A GTR spokesperson said: “It is highly likely there will be delays this evening due to the predicted forecast”.
He added: “Be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space”.
Meanwhile trains in the county will be slowed down to cope with the storm.
Ferries may also be cancelled – the Port of Dover was closed for around two hours overnight.
Gatwick Airport has also advised flights may be affected.
Monday will be cold with temperatures of between 1 and 3 degrees and outbreaks of sleet and snow on hills and mountains in the west, merging to longer spells of rain and sleet across Ulster.
“Gusts of 60-70mph are likely quite widely”.
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A number of weather warnings are in place due to high winds, with the south-west expected to be worst affected.
