Flood Warning Info - River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton
Area Description
Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:30
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are beginning to fall but remain high and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further rainfall is possible today. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:48
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further light rainfall is expected today. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:03
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. There may be further light rain later this morning, and river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today (Friday 9th February 2024).
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 02:29
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected from approximately 5:00am today (Friday) and continuing for several hours until levels start to drop later in the morning. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. There may be further light rain later this morning, and river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am today (Friday 9th February 2024).
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:22
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. The risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. No further rain is forecast in the next few days, which should allow levels to start to fall. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm this afternoon, Saturday 06/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 17:47
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. No further rain is forecast in the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow morning, Saturday 06/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:25
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall overnight last night. Flooding is expected during Friday morning, 05/01/24. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further light rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 05/01/24.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 05:10
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response last nights rainfall. Flooding is expected during early Friday morning, 05/01/24. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am on 05/01/24.