Flood Warnings

England

1. Flood alert

   Areas affected: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 09:23 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   River levels have now peaked at Kinnersley Manor. Levels continue to rise at Leatherhead and Cobham, though currently remain below flood conditions in those locations.
   No property flooding is expected.
   Flooding is possible from 09:00 AM on 15/10/2024.
   Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mole, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Leatherhead and Cobham.
   Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday and Thursday.
   Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
   This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 09:23 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

2. Flood alert

   Areas affected: Chertsey Bourne

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but steady on the Chertsey Bourne following the recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Free Prae Road area of Chertsey. Today is forecast to be mainly dry 15/10/24, before outbreaks of heavy rain move into the area this evening and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.

   We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are checking and clearing trash screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.

   This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

3. Flood alert

   Areas affected: River Blackwater and The Cove Brook

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but are beginning to stabilise on the River Blackwater following the recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Swallowfield and Blackwater areas. Today is forecast to be mainly dry 15/10/24, before outbreaks of heavy rain move into the area this evening and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day.

   We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are checking and clearing trash screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.

   This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

4. Flood alert

   Areas affected: Upper River Wey

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels continue to slowly rise on the Upper River Wey following the recent heavy rainfall, especially in the Godalming area. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue. Today is forecast to be mainly dry 15/10/24, before outbreaks of heavy rain move into the area this evening and overnight. We expect river levels to stabilise and remain high throughout the day.

   We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are checking and clearing trash screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.

   This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:53 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

5. Flood alert

   Areas affected: Hoe Stream

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:52 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but steady on the Hoe Stream following the recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Mayford and Woking areas. Today is forecast to be mainly dry 15/10/24, before outbreaks of heavy rain move into the area this evening and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day.

   We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are checking and clearing trash screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.

   This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:52 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

6. Flood alert

   Areas affected: Lower River Wey

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:52 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are slowly falling on the Lower River Wey following the recent heavy rainfall. Today is forecast to be mainly dry 15/10/24, before outbreaks of heavy rain move into the area this evening and overnight. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible tonight 15/10/24, especially in the Brooklands area. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.

   We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are checking and clearing trash screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.

   This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:52 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

7. Flood alert

   Areas affected: River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:25 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected.
   River levels remain high and have risen slightly overnight on the River Thames following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, 15/10/24 , especially in the Rushey and Shifford areas. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. We expect river levels to stay high over the next few days and sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:25 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

8. Flood alert

   Areas affected: River Thames for the Abingdon area

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:25 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   Property flooding is not currently expected.
   River levels are high, but falling slowly on the River Thames following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, today, 15/10/24 , especially in the Abingdon area. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days and remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:25 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

9. Flood alert

   Areas affected: Rivers Eden and Eden Brook

   ACTIVE

   Started at: 08:22 BST on Tue 15 October

   Flooding is possible - be prepared

   River levels began to peak last night after yesterday mornings heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible, however flooding of property is not expected at this time.

   Weather conditions are expected to improve today (15th October 2024) with some showers into this evening, and no further flooding is expected.

   We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.

   This message will be updated by 17:00 on 15th October 2024, or as the situation changes.

   Issued at: 08:22 BST on Tue 15 October

   Issued by: The Environment Agency

10. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Ray following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 , especially in the Lower Arncott and Islip areas. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high over the next few days and are sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 15/10/24, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

11. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels remain high on the River Thame following recent rainfal. River levels are falling upstream of Thame. Downstream of Thame river levels are still high but falling slowly. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 especially in Thame, Stadhampton and Dorchester. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

12. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Ginge Brook

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are high, but falling slowly on the Ginge Brook following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 . Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high over the next few days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

13. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are high and rising slowly on the River Thames following overnight rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains especially in the Cricklade and Hannington Bridge areas. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. The river levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:19 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

14. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Leadon catchment

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:15 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels have risen at the Wedderburn Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 15/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leadon. Locations that may be affected include Ledbury, Much Marcle, Staunton and Tibberton. Water may be out of bank at Upleadon Court.
    Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
    We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
    Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
    This message will be updated by 4pm on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:15 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

15. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are still high but are steady and are starting to fall slowly on the River Leach in response to rainfall overnight. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 , especially in the Lechlade area. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. River levels remain sensitive to rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

16. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels remain high but stable on the River Windrush following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 especially in the Bourton on the Water and Newbridge areas. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. River levels remain sensitive to rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

17. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels responded to overnight rainfall and have risen slightly but are now stable on the River Dikler. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today 15/10/24 . Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:06 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

18. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:05 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are still high on the River Glyme but are falling very slowly. River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold on the River Evenlode. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 , especially in the Woodstock area. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high on the River Glyme for the next few days. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:05 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

19. Flood alert

    Areas affected: River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:05 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Property flooding is not currently expected.
    River levels are high but falling slowly on the lower River Cherwell following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/10/24 , especially in the Thrupp area. Tuesday is forecast to be mostly dry with heavy rain overnight and through Wednesday. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
    We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 16/10/24 ,or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:05 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

20. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 07:41 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. This information is correct as of 07:30am on Tuesday 15 October. There are currently no issues on the Earith causeway. The causeway at Sutton Gault has approximately 4 centimetres of water on the road. The causeway at Welney has approximately 1 centimetre of water on the road. Due to the uneven surface of the roads, water may be deeper in places. The Environment Agency are liaising with Cambridgeshire Highways and Norfolk Highways, who will decide whether to close the roads. For more information about the causeway at Welney, please visit the 'Welney Flood Watch' Facebook group. Please note that the content of this group does not represent the views of the Environment Agency. We will update this message by 4pm today 15/10/2024.

    Issued at: 07:41 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

21. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 07:32 BST on Tue 15 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides and high river flows.

    The next high tide at Richmond at 13:00 on 15/10/2024, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces.

    Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 165 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next 5 days.

    We are closely monitoring the situation.

    This message will be updated by 19:00 on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.

    Issued at: 07:32 BST on Tue 15 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

22. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Lower River Colne and Frays River

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 15:44 BST on Mon 14 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels have risen on the Lower River Colne and Frays River today, Monday 14th October.

    No property flooding is expected, but flooding may continue to affect low lying land and roads, particularly in the Thorney Mill Road and Cricketfield Road areas, which may impact Riverside Mobile Home Park.

    The forecast shows little rain tomorrow with further unsettled weather going the rest of the week from Wednesday. Levels are expected to remain high and steady on the Lower Colne at our Staines Moor river gauge.

    We are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels and will remove this alert when the risk has reduced.

    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.

    This message will be updated by 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday 15th October, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 15:44 BST on Mon 14 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

23. Flood alert

    Areas affected: South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 13:22 BST on Mon 14 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    Water levels have risen at the Sherborne Lake gauge on the River Yeo, due to last night’s rainfall.

    Flooding may affect locations near the River Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole. Property flooding is not expected.

    While water levels remain high on Sherborne Lake, river levels on the rivers Cam and Wriggle have now peaked and are falling.

    The weather remains unsettled. Further rain, possibly heavy, is forecast from Tuesday evening through Wednesday.

    We are monitoring river levels closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.

    This message will be updated by 1 PM on Tuesday 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 13:22 BST on Mon 14 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

24. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Mid Bristol Avon area

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 12:58 BST on Mon 14 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels are currently rising slowly in response to overnight rainfall. Levels are expected to peak later today and begin to fall overnight.

    Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.

    We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Heavy rainfall is forecast later in the week and river levels are expected to increase.

    Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and refer to local authority website for road closures.

    This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 12:58 BST on Mon 14 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

25. Flood alert

    Areas affected: Upper Bristol Avon area

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 12:54 BST on Mon 14 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    River levels are currently rising slowly in response to overnight rainfall. Levels are expected to peak later today and begin to fall overnight.

    Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, Dauntsey Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying areas in Tetbury, Badminton, Brook End at Luckington, Corsham, Lacock and the road at Reybridge.

    We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Heavy rainfall is forecast later in the week and river levels are expected to increase.

    Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

    This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 12:54 BST on Mon 14 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

26. Flood alert

    Areas affected: The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne

    ACTIVE

    Started at: 08:42 BST on Mon 14 October

    Flooding is possible - be prepared

    This message has been issued because some minor flooding to riverside roads and footpaths is likely today, Monday 14th October, and for at least the next 24hrs. Water levels continue to remain high, but are expected to soon start to drop back down to more normal levels. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. Take care on waterside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Tuesday 15th October, or as the situation changes.

    Issued at: 08:42 BST on Mon 14 October

    Issued by: The Environment Agency

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