Flood Warning Info - River Goyt at Whaley Bridge
Area Description
Rotary Business Park, Buxton Road, Wheatsheaf Close, Forge and Wharf Road, Market, Bridge and George Streets, Bingswood Road and Avenue, Wood Brook Court and Woodbrook. Also at risk are some properties on Bingswood Industrial Estate..
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical 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 2 Jan 2024 17:07
River Goyt
River levels are rising steadily on the River Goyt due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include properties close to the River Goyt.
Flooding is expected at properties close to the River Goyt from 06:00 PM on 02/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 22:25
River Goyt
River levels have started to fall on the River Goyt, but will remain high overnight following Storm Babet
Further rainfall is possible.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours time, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:13
River Goyt
River levels are rising steadily on the River Goyt due to Storm Babet
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Goyt, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties close to the River Goyt.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening and into tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours time, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 10:12
River Goyt
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Goyt due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Goyt, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties close to the River Goyt on 20/02/2022. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:22
River Goyt
River levels are continuing to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible today, Wednesday 20th January. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties close to the River Goyt. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates if necessary. This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 21st January or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 06:08
River Goyt
River levels are forecast to rise rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 07:30 20/01/20 and midday 21/01/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties close to the River Goyt.
We expect river levels to remain high until 13:00 on 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates if necessary.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 7 Aug 2019 10:01
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir. The forecast is mainly dry for today (7th August), however further rain is forecast later this week. Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 6 Aug 2019 16:39
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir.
The forecast is mainly dry this evening (Tuesday 6th August), however further rain is forecast later this week.
Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 5 Aug 2019 19:55
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir on 5th August 2019.
Mainly dry this evening (05/08/19), however further rain showers are forecast for tomorrow afternoon (06/08/19).
Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 4 Aug 2019 19:38
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir on 4th August 2019.
Potential for short lived intense rain showers for this evening (04/08/19) and for a band of rain moving quickly through the area in the early hours of Monday morning (05/08/19).
Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge.
If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 3 Aug 2019 20:25
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir on 3rd August 2019.
Rain showers are forecast for this evening (03/08/19) and potential thunderstorms forecast for tomorrow (04/08/19). Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 2 Aug 2019 17:55
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of water potentially flowing from Toddbrook Reservoir on 2nd August 2019. There is also further rainfall forecast this weekend. Evacuation plans have been implemented in Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 1 Aug 2019 21:43
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could still rise rapidly as a result of persistent rain and water coming from Toddbrook Reservoir on 01/08/2019. Evacuation plans are currently underway for the area of Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 1 Aug 2019 13:51
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could rise rapidly as a result of water coming from Toddbrook Reservoir on 01/08/2019 at 14:00. Evacuation plans are currently underway for the area of Whaley Bridge. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Aug 2019 13:21
River Goyt
River levels in the River Goyt could rise rapidly as a result of water coming from Toddbrook Reservoir. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with the current situation, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jul 2019 17:59
River Goyt
River levels have risen very rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall on 31/07/19. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties close to the River Goyt.
Further thunderstorms are forecast over the new few hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout the evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue (further) flood warnings if necessary.
Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated this evening, 31/07/19, or as the situation changes.