Flood Warning Info - Ballater
Area Description
Ballater.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2024 23:38
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
Heavy rain, combined with rapid snowmelt has caused river levels upstream of Ballater to rise rapidly throughout Sunday evening. Although the heaviest rain has passed, river levels will continue to rise through the early hours of Monday morning and flooding is now possible in Ballater. Levels are currently forecast to peak around 2am.
The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are now at risk of flooding.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2023 21:00
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Ballater.
The heavy rain has now passed with little further rainfall expected. The River Dee has peaked at Ballater. The river level is expected to slowly decrease through the night and into Monday morning. There may be residual flooding impacts. Extra care near water courses is advised.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2023 07:46
Ballater
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
Further rainfall is expected through Sunday. The River Dee is expected to continue to rise and peak later today. The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are at risk of flooding. Impacts are likely to be broadly similar to November 2022.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 7 Oct 2023 18:07
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
The level of the R. Dee has risen through Saturday in response to persistent and at times heavy rain overnight from Friday. Further heavy rainfall is forecast to affect the Dee catchment overnight into Sunday and through until early afternoon. As a consequence the Dee is expected to reach Flood Warning level by the morning. The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are at risk of flooding.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 13:08
Ballater
A SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
This means that extensive flooding is expected throughout Ballater including areas around the Golf Course, Caravan Park, Golf Road, Dee St, the A93 and Craigview Road. River levels will continue to rise through the afternoon and are expected to peak in the evening. River levels are expected to be similar to Storm Frank (Dec 2015). Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.
This SEVERE FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 11:41
Ballater
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
Persistent heavy rain throughout the night has caused river levels to rise. Rainfall is expected to continue. Water levels will rise through the day and peak in the early evening. Widespread flooding is expected throughout Ballater including areas around the Golf Course, Caravan Park, Golf Road, Dee St, the A93 and Craigview Road.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 05:41
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Ballater.
Heavy rain is causing water levels on the Dee and its tributaries to rise. The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are at risk of flooding. The River Dee in Ballater is expected to continue to rise throughout Friday morning with an expected peak in levels between 2pm and 8pm on Friday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 18:36
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are at risk of flooding. Heavy rain is causing water levels on the Dee and its tributaries to rise. The River Dee in Ballater is expected to continue to rise through the evening and early morning with an expected peak in levels between 12pm and 3pm on Friday. SEPA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if the situation changes.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2021 05:04
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Ballater.
The River Dee at Ballater peaked several hours ago and river levels will continue to slowly drop throughout the morning.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 20:03
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
The caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street are at risk of flooding. Heavy rain and melting snow through Saturday afternoon and early evening have caused water levels on the Dee and its tributaries to rise. Rain is expected to continue for the remainder of Saturday evening. The River Dee in Ballater is expected to continue to rise through the evening and early morning with an expected peak in levels between 11pm on Saturday and 3am on Sunday. SEPA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if the situation changes.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113
Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:30
Ballater
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Ballater.
Due to persistent and at times heavy rainfall through Saturday, levels on the River Dee are responding. Further heavy rainfall is expected overnight and into Sunday morning. This is a precautionary warning regarding possible flooding impacts at the caravan park and properties at the lower end of Dee Street. Widespread flooding is not expected through Ballater. SEPA will continue to monitor levels and provide an update if the situation changes.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 21113