Flood Warning Info - River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton
Area Description
Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2024 08:40
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high but are now falling at Shefford. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is mostly dry for several days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 03/10/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 15:04
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible today and tomorrow, Thursday 3rd October 2024. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for further light rain today and drier conditions later on in the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 03/10/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:21
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are falling but may become high again in response to more forecast rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for dry weather today but some potentially heavy showers tomorrow, which will keep levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 30th September.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 08:56
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are falling but may become high again in response to more forecast rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for dry weather today but some potentially heavy showers tomorrow, which will keep levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, Sunday 29th September.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2024 17:16
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for dry weather for the next 24hrs followed by light showers tomorrow evening. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 29 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2024 09:02
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
The forecast is for dry weather for the next two days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 28 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 17:39
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are high in response to heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for light showers for rest of today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 28 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 05:07
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels have risen overnight, following recent heavy rainfall within the catchment. Flooding of properties is possible this morning and throughout the day today, Friday 27th September 2024.
Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
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Further rainfall is forecast this morning, which may keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected.
We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am today, 27/09/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2024 16:27
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent rainfall.
Flooding is expected..
Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday evening which will keep river levels high.
Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation.
We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 25/09/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2024 08:52
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are starting to fall but remain high in response to recent rainfall.
Flooding is still expected today.
Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep levels high.
Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation.
We will update this message by 6pm today, 24/09/2024 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Sep 2024 16:31
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels have risen in response to recent heavy rainfall and remain high.
Flooding is expected this evening and into tonight, 23/09/2024.
Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further rainfall is expected this evening which will keep river levels high.
Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation.
We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 24/09/2024 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Sep 2024 10:33
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected over the next few hours and into this evening, 23/09/2024.
Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours which will keep river levels high and could also lead to some surface water problems. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Our workforce are out checking flood defences and clearing weed screens.
We will update this message by 6pm today, 23/09/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:30
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are beginning to fall but remain high and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further rainfall is possible today. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:48
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further light rainfall is expected today. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:03
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. There may be further light rain later this morning, and river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today (Friday 9th February 2024).
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 02:29
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February. Flooding is expected from approximately 5:00am today (Friday) and continuing for several hours until levels start to drop later in the morning. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford, and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. There may be further light rain later this morning, and river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am today (Friday 9th February 2024).
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:22
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. The risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. No further rain is forecast in the next few days, which should allow levels to start to fall. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm this afternoon, Saturday 06/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 17:47
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. No further rain is forecast in the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow morning, Saturday 06/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:25
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall overnight last night. Flooding is expected during Friday morning, 05/01/24. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. Further light rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 05/01/24.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 05:10
River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel
River levels are rising steadily in response last nights rainfall. Flooding is expected during early Friday morning, 05/01/24. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton.
Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am on 05/01/24.