Flood Alert Info - Little Avon catchment and the Vale of Berkeley
Area Description
Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 15:25
Little Avon
River levels are rising on the Little Avon due to persistent rainfall today. River levels will be at their highest between 3:30 PM on 02/03/2024 and midday on 03/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley.
Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon. River levels are forecast to begin falling overnight and continue to drop through the day on Sunday.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor the forecast and update this alert as necessary.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 03/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 12:07
Little Avon
River levels are rising on the Little Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Little Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley..
Flooding is possible at the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley. from 12:00 noon on 18/02/2024.
No further rainfall is forecast.
River levels are high but steady at the Frenchay gauge.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:52
Little Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the Little Avon due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley through Tuesday 05/12/2023.
There is very little rain forecast for Tuesday 05/12/2023 and river levels will continue to fall through the day. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 08:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:01
Little Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Little Avon due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley from 04:00 PM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels will rise steadily throughout the evening on Monday 04/12/2023 and are expected to peak in the early hours of 05/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2023 13:28
Little Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2023 12:37
Little Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 05:17
Little Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:24
Little Avon
River levels are now falling at the Frenchay river gauge. There is some light rain forecast over the next 48 hours but we expect levels to continue to fall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings as required. Our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, Sunday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 20:41
Little Avon
River levels are currently rising at the Frenchay river gauge. The rising levels are in response to rainfall associated with Storm Jorge and we expect levels to continue to rise throughout the night. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings as required. Our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, Saturday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:54
Little Avon
River levels are starting to stabilise at the Frenchay river gauge following heavy rainfall over the weekend associated with Storm Dennis. Further isolated, and at times heavy rainfall showers are forecast over the next 8 hours. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 12:32
Little Avon
River levels are rising at the Frenchay river gauge in response to the rainfall overnight associated with Storm Dennis. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 21:23
Little Avon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Frenchay river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 02:00 tomorrow 16/02/20 and 09:00 Monday 17/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley.
We expect river levels to rise until 12:00 on 16/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens throughout Saturday.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 22:57
Little Avon
The Little Avon Flood Alert is active.
As a result of an extensive wet weather period over recent weeks the Bristol Frome catchment is beginning to respond and rise to Flood Alert status. It is expected to meet criteria in the early hours of Sunday morning the 3rd November 2019. Approximately 10-20 mm of rain has fallen today over a widespread area in Avon and Somerset.
River levels on the Little Avon River and other rivers and streams in the Vale of Berkeley are rising. We are currently not expecting any flood warnings to be issued.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2019 21:41
Little Avon
Less rain is forecast overnight on Sunday 13/10/2019 but a further frontal band of rain may feed north across the region during Monday afternoon 14/10/19, from about 13:00 hours onwards. Some of this rain may be heavy in places and it is forecast to clear northwards over Monday night. There is some uncertainty in the exact track of the intense bursts. We expect river levels to rise again during Monday afternoon and evening on 14/10/2019 so this flood alert has been updated and remains in force. In addition, further potentially heavy rain is currently forecast for Wednesday 16/10/2019. In the meantime we will closely monitor the situation and we will provide further update to this message on Monday morning 14/10/2019, or as the situation changes. The Environment Agency Incident team are monitoring river levels to ensure that river structures such as weed screens are kept free from debris. Please listen to your local weather forecast and take care near fast moving water.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Oct 2019 20:32
Little Avon
River levels at Frenchay river gauge for the Little Avon catchment have been gradually falling and remain steady. We are expecting a persistent band of rain with localised heavy rainfall overnight on Saturday 12/10/2019 and into the early hours of Sunday. This may cause river levels to rise again. No properties are forecast to flood tonight but significant rainfall is forecast for Monday 14/10/2019 and Tuesday 15/10/2019 which could result in river levels rising higher. We have been monitorinh the rivers for potential blockages and are ensuring trash screens are kept clear of debris. Over the next couple of days we will be watching the weather forecast and monitoring river levels and will update this message on Sunday 13/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Oct 2019 11:08
Little Avon
River levels on the Little Avon are falling steadily. Further persistent rainfall with some heavy outbursts, is forecast overnight on Saturday 12/10/2019 and into the early hours of Sunday. The river level may start to rise again and consequently, flooding of low-lying roads property and farmland is expected. Please keep yourself informed of the local weather situation. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Oct 2019 16:53
Little Avon
Further persistent rainfall is forecast overnight into Saturday 12/10/2019. Consequently, flooding of low-lying roads and farmland is expected. Please keep yourself informed of the local weather situation.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Oct 2019 06:30
Little Avon
An area of persistent rain and at times heavy outbursts of rain has fallen overnight on Friday 11/10/2019 across river catchments. With the ground now quite wet, rivers are responding and are expected to continue to rise.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Friday and over the weekend. We are monitoring river levels and ensuring rivers are kept free from debris and obstruction. Please keep yourself informed of the local weather situation. We will of course update this message throughout today and the next couple of days.