Flood Warning Info - Area close to the River Great Ouse at Bedford
Area Description
Palgrave Road, Cauldwell Street, Holme Street Holt Row, Melbourne Street, Heron Quay, Riverside Square, Kingsway, St John's Street, Rays Close, Duckmill Lane, Chethams, Cardington Road, Kingsbrook Road, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage.
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 26 Sep 2024 14:21
River Great Ouse
River levels are high and rising following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected today 26/09/24.
Areas most at risk are Palgrave Road, Cauldwell Street, Holme Street Holt Row, Melbourne Street, Heron Quay, Riverside Square, Kingsway, St Johns Street, Rays Close, Duckmill Lane, Chethams, Cardington Road, Kingsbrook Road, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage.
Further rainfall is forecast today and tonight, 26/09/2024 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 5pm today, Thursday 26/09/24.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2020 02:17
River Great Ouse
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Bedford river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Further rain is possible today, Monday 28th December 2020, so river levels may remain high. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 18:24
River Great Ouse
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Bedford river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of property flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rain is forecast for overnight tonight and Monday 28th December 2020, so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.bedford.gov.uk. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 10:36
River Great Ouse
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Bedford river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of property flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December 2020, so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.bedford.gov.uk. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 02:35
River Great Ouse
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Bedford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Wednesday 23rd December. Consequently, flooding (of property) is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December 2020, so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.bedford.gov.uk. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2020 16:52
River Great Ouse
River levels remain high and steady at the Bedford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Wednesday 23rd December. Consequently, flooding (of property) is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rainfall is forecast tonight, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December 2020, so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.bedford.gov.uk. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2020 07:42
River Great Ouse
River levels remain high and steady at the Bedford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Wednesday 23rd December. Consequently, flooding (of property) is expected. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rainfall is forecast on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December 2020 so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. Find out if your community assistance centre is open at www.bedford.gov.uk. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2020 02:52
River Great Ouse
River levels are rising at the Bedford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Wednesday 23rd December. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford. Further rainfall is forecast on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th December 2020 so we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2020 17:12
River Great Ouse
River levels are rising at the Bedford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Heron Quay, County Hall, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage in Bedford.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Call 999 if in immediate danger.
Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.