Flood Warning Info - Poulton Drain in Covenham St Marys
Area Description
Covenham St Mary including Newbridge Lane.
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 20 Oct 2023 20:19
Poulton Drain
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 18:38
Poulton Drain
Heavy rain fell over Lincolnshire throughout Thursday and Friday onto already wet catchments. This caused the Poulton Drain to rise and although it is now falling, levels remain high. No further rain is forecast over the weekend .The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads, and we remain concerned about the possibility of flooding in properties in Covenham St Marys including Cold Harbour Lane to be affected from Friday onwards. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 05:47
Poulton Drain
Heavy rain has been falling over Lincolnshire throughout Thursday and into Friday night. This is causing the Poulton Drain to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through Friday morning 8 November 2019. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads, and due to the deteriorating weather conditions we now expect properties in Covenham St Marys including Cold Harbour Lane to be affected from Friday morning onwards. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jun 2019 05:17
Poulton Drain
River levels in the Covenham St Marys area have been falling steadily overnight last night (Thursday, 13th June). We do not expect any further flooding to properties. There may be standing water in low lying areas and fields for several days. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2019 18:44
Poulton Drain
Rainfall has passed through for the day (Thursday 13th June). River levels remain very high in the Covenham St Marys Area but appear to be levelling. The river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads and due to sustained high levels we expect properties to be affected. Low lying properties in the Covenham St Marys area are most at risk. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2019 13:42
Poulton Drain
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon. This will continue to affect an already very wet catchment in the Covenham St Marys Area. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads and due to the continued rising of the rivers we expect properties to be affected. Low lying properties in the Covenham St Marys area are most at risk. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2019 05:14
Poulton Drain
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. This will continue to affect an already very wet catchment in the Covenham St Marys Area. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads and due to the continued rising of the rivers we expect properties to be affected. Low lying properties in the Covenham St Marys area are most at risk. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jun 2019 07:24
Poulton Drain
Heavy rain has fallen over Lincolnshire during Tuesday and into Wednesday. This is causing the Poulton Drain to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through Wednesday. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads and due to the continued rising of the rivers we are now expecting properties to be affected. Low lying properties in the Covenham St Marys area are most at risk. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the Emergency Services and Council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jun 2019 00:56
Poulton Drain
Heavy rain has fallen over Lincolnshire during Tuesday. This is causing the Poulton Drain to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through the night. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads and due to the continued rising of the rivers we are now expecting properties to be affected during the night and into Wednesday. Low lying properties in the Covenham St Marys area are most at risk. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.