Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2021 12:44
River Flit, River Hit
River levels have risen at the Shefford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall throughout the day yesterday. Consequently, flooding of property remains possible. We expect flooding to affect Kingsmede, Heronslee, Iveldale Drive, Mayfields, Bedford Road and Angle Green in Shefford. No rainfall is forecast today, Friday 15/01/2021, however further rainfall is possible tomorrow, Saturday 16/01/2021. This may result in levels remaining high or rising again over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:15
River Flit, River Hit
River levels are rising at the Shefford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) cloud occur immenintely. We expect flooding to affect Kingsmede, Heronslee, Iveldale Drive, Mayfields, Bedford Road and Angle Green in Shefford
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday night, 14/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.centralbedfordsire.gov.uk
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/2021, or as the situation changes.