Flood Warning Info - Brechin
Area Description
Brechin.
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 28 Dec 2023 04:33
Brechin
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
The River South Esk has peaked in this area. River levels remain high and are expected to fall slowly throughout Thursday.
Further updates will be issued if appropriate.
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2023 22:37
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
After the heavy rain today, the South Esk water levels have risen and reached a level close to the sand bags protecting River Street (those that fill the gap in the flood defences). Levels are not forecast to overtop the sand bags, but will remain high overnight and there is a slight risk of flooding of River Street if there is seepage through the sand bags.
Further updates issued will be issued if appropriate.
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2023 18:58
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Brechin.
Heavy and persistent overnight rainfall in the South Esk catchment is expected from Thursday evening and throughout Friday.
There is a risk of flooding to areas and properties around River Street.
River levels will rise overnight and are expected to peak tomorrow mid-morning but at lower levels than last week. River levels will remain elevated throughout Friday.
Further updates will be provided as 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 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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2023 17:52
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Brechin.
The latest forecast from the Met Office is predicting prolonged periods of heavy rain in the north east around the South Esk. This has the potential to result in surface water and river flooding in the same areas as last week ? though rivers are not expected to reach the same levels. Residual impacts from Storm Babet may mean riverside areas will flood again, including in Brechin.
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2023 17:36
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
Heavy and persistent overnight rainfall in the South Esk catchment is expected from Thursday evening and throughout Friday.
There is a risk of flooding to areas and properties around River Street where there is damage to the Brechin Flood Alleviation Scheme wall.
River levels will rise overnight and remain elevated throughout the day.
Further updates will be provided as 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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:07
Brechin
An updated SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
There is a danger to life. If you are in an affected area, are in danger and need assistance, call emergency responders.
Brechin experienced extensive flooding today with levels having reached the highest on record. River levels on the South Esk are dropping on Friday evening. However, further rainfall is expected overnight on Friday into Saturday morning. Another red weather warning for rain is in place by the Met Office. We expect the South Esk to rise again during Saturday morning. Current forecasts indicate that it may peak on Saturday afternoon at a lower level than the flood defences.
The ground is saturated, and the river may respond more quickly than usual. The properties in and around Brechin will remain at risk tomorrow.
Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and first responders on the ground.
Rest centres have been opened at Forfar Community centre, Brechin Community Campus and Montrose Centre.
Further information will be on Angus Council?s website and staff will be on the ground to provide information.
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 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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:26
Brechin
An updated SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
There is a danger to life. If you are in an affected area, are in danger and need assistance, call emergency responders. There is extensive flooding expected in Brechin. River levels in the South Esk are now higher than those observed in November 2022.
The flood defences in Brechin were overtopped in the early hours of Friday morning, the river is expected to remain high throughout Friday. Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and first responders on the ground.
Rest centres have been opened at Forfar Community centre, Brechin Community Campus and Montrose Centre.
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 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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 00:10
Brechin
An updated SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
There is a danger to life. If you are in an affected area and are in danger and need assistance, call emergency responders. Extensive flooding is expected in Brechin. River levels in the South Esk will rise throughout Thursday night and into Friday morning and are predicted to peak higher than those experienced in November 2022.
There is a possibility that the defences may be overtopped in the early hours of Friday morning. Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and first responders on the ground.
Rest centres have been opened at Forfar Community centre, Brechin Community Campus and Montrose Centre.
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 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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2023 14:40
Brechin
A SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
A SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin. This means that extensive flooding is expected in Brechin. River levels in the South Esk will rise throughout Thursday into Friday morning, and are predicted to peak higher than those experienced in November 2022.
There is a possibility that the defences may be overtopped on Thursday late evening. Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks.
A rest centre will be opened in Brechin this afternoon at Brechin Community Campus at 3pm.
Further information will be on Angus Council?s website and staff will be on the ground to provide information. Follow advice of Emergency Services on the ground. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available online at sepa.org.uk/floodupdates
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 20 Nov 2022 10:39
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Brechin.
The River South Esk has again responded, to rainfall overnight into Sunday. Although levels are not as high as those seen on Friday, residual flooding impacts and standing water will remain. River levels are expected to recede throughout Sunday.
Stay away from floodwater and do not take any unnecessary risks.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 19 Nov 2022 11:30
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
The severe flood warning has now been reduced to a flood warning as conditions improve. River levels are still high and there are residual flooding impacts from Friday?s heavy rainfall.
Further rainfall is expected over night on Saturday night that will cause river levels to rise again into Sunday morning. The levels are not expected to be as high as those seen on Friday.
Stay away from floodwater and do not take any unnecessary risks.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 15:18
Brechin
An updated SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
This means that extensive flooding is expected in Brechin. River levels in the South Esk will continue to rise into Friday evening and are predicted to peak higher than those experienced in December 2015 (Storm Frank). There is a possibility that the defences may be overtopped later today. Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks.
A rest centre will be opened in Brechin this afternoon at Brechin Community Campus. Further information will be on Angus Councils website and staff will be on the ground to provide information.
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 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 21204
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 14:58
Brechin
A SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
This means that extensive flooding is expected in Brechin. River levels in the South Esk will continue to rise into Friday evening and are predicted to peak higher than those experienced in December 2015 (Storm Frank). There is a possibility that the defences may be overtopped later today. Take action now. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks.
A rest centre will be opened in Brechin this afternoon at Brechin Community Campus. Further information will be on Angus Council?s website and staff will be on the ground to provide information.
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 21204
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 11:19
Brechin
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Brechin.
Persistent rainfall throughout Thursday and Friday has led to high river levels in the South Esk and surrounding smaller watercourses. Levels are expected to stay high throughout the rest of Friday and into Saturday morning.
There is a risk flooding to low lying roads in the area.
River Street is closed due to flooding.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
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 21204