Flood Alert Info - River Ouzel in Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

Area Description

River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook.

This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.

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Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2025 15:51

River Ouzel

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 20 December 2025 Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Saturday 20th December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2025 09:35

River Ouzel

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 19 December 2025 Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 19th December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2025 09:32

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2025 16:34

River Ouzel

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 18 December 2025 . Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2025 16:04

River Ouzel

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 . Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2025 15:35

River Ouzel

River levels are currently high but are falling following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is still possible today and overnight 07/01/25. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for no further rainfall in the next 72hrs. River levels are expected to continue to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 08/01/25

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2025 08:41

River Ouzel

River levels are falling following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is still possible today 07/01/25. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for no further rainfall in the next 72hrs. River levels are expected to continue to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 07/01/25

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 16:17

River Ouzel

River levels remain high and steady following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is possible today and overnight 06/01/25. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for no further rainfall in the next 48hrs. River levels will remain high and could also lead to some surface water problems. River levels are expected to fall over the next 24hrs. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 07/01/25

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 08:42

River Ouzel

River levels remain high and steady following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is possible today, Monday 06/01/25. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is expected today 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. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, 06/01/25.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2025 12:09

River Ouzel

River levels are rising steadily in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is possible today and overnight, 05/01/25. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/25.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 16:34

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at Leighton Buzzard but remain high downstream. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the next few 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 10am tomorrow, Friday 29 November 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 07:56

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 15:04

River Ouzel

River levels are still high in response to the rainfall overnight. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the next few 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 10am tomorrow, Thursday 28 November 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 09:57

River Ouzel

River levels are rising slightly in response to the rainfall over night. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. After this morning, there is no significant rainfall forecast over the next few 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 6pm today, 27/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 14:43

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook Gauge but remain high downstream. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday which may see river levels begin to rise again. 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 tomorrow, 27/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 08:45

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook Gauge but remain high downstream. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for dry conditions today, more rain is forecast on Wednesday. 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, 26/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 15:31

River Ouzel

River levels remain high along the River Ouzel in response to recent rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for drier conditions this evening and into tomorrow. 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 tomorrow, 26/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 09:03

River Ouzel

River levels remain high along the River Ouzel in response to recent rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding is possible over the course of today (25/11/2024). Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for drier conditions today and tomorrow. 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, 25/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 17:26

River Ouzel

River levels are high and but beginning to fall in response to rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding remains possible over the course of this evening (Sunday 24/11/2024). Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for further rainfall tonight followed by drier conditions on Monday. 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, 25/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 11:26

River Ouzel

River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding is possible over the course of the day and into this evening (Sunday 24/11/2024). Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for further rainfall today followed by drier conditions on Monday. 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, 24/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 15:36

River Ouzel

River levels are expected to rise overnight and into Sunday in response to rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding is possible over Saturday night (23.11.2024 ) and into Sunday. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The weather forecast is for further rainfall tonight and into Sunday followed by drier conditions on Monday. 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 tomorrow, 24/11/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:38

River Ouzel

River levels are dropping but remain high further downstream in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 08:19

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 16:54

River Ouzel

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 around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 09:06

River Ouzel

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 around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 17:03

River Ouzel

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 around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 09:02

River Ouzel

River levels have risen in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow morning, 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 and will update this message by 5pm, 27/09/24.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 03:13

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:36

River Ouzel

River levels are falling but remain high downstream in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 11am tomorrow Friday 27/09/24.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 08:27

River Ouzel

River levels are falling but remain high downstream in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for today 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 and will update this message by 6pm today, Thursday 26/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 17:43

River Ouzel

River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast this evening and tomorrow, 26/09/2024 which may cause river levels to rise again. 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 tomorrow, 26/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 09:40

River Ouzel

River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days.   Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday which may see river level rise again at the Clipstone telemetry gauge. 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, 25/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 16:46

River Ouzel

River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days.   Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday evening which may see the river level rise again at the Clipstone telemetry gauge. 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 tomorrow, 25/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 09:03

River Ouzel

River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible for the next few days.   Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Drier conditions are expected today, 24/09/2024 though 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 6pm today, 24/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 16:51

River Ouzel

River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible this afternoon and into this evening, 23/09/2024.  Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is expected this afternoon and into this evening hours which will keep river levels high for the next few 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 10am tomorrow, 24/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 09:04

River Ouzel

River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 23/09/2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 21:08

River Ouzel

River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible from now through the evening and into Monday 23/09/2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. 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 9am tomorrow, 23/09/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 16:42

River Ouzel

River levels are dropping at Clipstone but remain high further downstream. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 25/05/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 09:49

River Ouzel

River levels are dropping at Clipstone but remain high further downstream. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast for a few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 24/05/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 16:51

River Ouzel

River levels are dropping but remain high further downstream. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast for a few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 24/05/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 09:32

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 16:55

River Ouzel

River levels are dropping but still remain high in response to overnight rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further showery rainfall is expected over the next 12 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. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 23/05/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 11:53

River Ouzel

River levels are rising in response to overnight heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further showery rainfall is expected over the next 12 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. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 04/05/24.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 16:16

River Ouzel

A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but are now falling. This is in response to yesterday's rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is dry with no significant rainfall for the next 48 hours. 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 tomorrow morning, 30/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 09:29

River Ouzel

A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but steady in response to yesterdays rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is dry with no significant rainfall for the next 48 hours. 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, 29/04/24.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 18:04

River Ouzel

A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but steady in response to today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 28/04/2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast this evening and tomorrow is dry with no significant rainfall. 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 tomorrow, 29/04/24.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 09:23

River Ouzel

River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to the overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 28/04/2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 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. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, 28/04/24.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 09:04

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 15:54

River Ouzel

River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No significant rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 20th February 2024

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:10

River Ouzel

River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Today will be largely dry with sunny intervals. No significant rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. 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, Monday 19th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:14

River Ouzel

River levels are high in response to Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for drier conditions on Sunday evening through to Tuesday. 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 tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 07:34

River Ouzel

River levels are rising steadily in response to overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday though drier conditions are expected on Monday. 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, Sunday 18th February.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:20

River Ouzel

River levels are falling in the upper catchment but remain high further downstream and will be responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is possible over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. 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, Sunday 11th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 17:08

River Ouzel

River levels are falling in the upper catchment but remain high further stream and will be responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. 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 tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:51

River Ouzel

River levels are falling but remain high and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is possible. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. 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 Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:56

River Ouzel

River levels remain high, in response to rainfall on Thursday 8 February. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. With further rain today, river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. 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 Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:04

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 19:52

River Ouzel

River levels rose until mid-afternoon today, in response to today’s rainfall. Levels have fallen in the last few hours, but they remain high. Flooding is possible until tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. With further rain this evening continuing until the early hours of Friday morning, river levels are expected to rise further. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. 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 tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2024.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:45

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at Clipstone Brook, but remain high at Milton Keynes in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few 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 9am tomorrow, Monday 08/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:42

River Ouzel

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 16:42

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at Clipstone Brook, but remain high at Milton Keynes in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few 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 10am tomorrow morning, Sunday 07/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:52

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at Clipstone Brook, but remain high at Milton Keynes in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few 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, 06/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 18:25

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at Clipstone Brook, but remain high at Milton Keynes in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few 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 10am tomorrow, 06/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:03

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at Clipstone Brook, but continue to rise steadily at Milton Keynes in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours 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, 05/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:29

River Ouzel

River levels are falling steadily but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for further rainfall this evening, and into Friday. River levels will react again. 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 tomorrow, 05/01/2024

Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:13

River Ouzel

River levels are falling steadily but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected.  Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. The forecast is for further rainfall this evening, and into Friday. River levels will react again. 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, 04/01/24.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:25

River Ouzel

River levels are high but steady following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rain is expected tomorrow which will see river levels remain 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, 04/01/24.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:41

River Ouzel

River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rain is expected today, then mostly dry for several days which will see river levels begin to fall, but will remain 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, 03/01/2024

Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:34

River Ouzel

River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours 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, 03/01/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 08:29

River Ouzel

River levels are rising slightly at the Clipstone Brook and Bletchley river gauge, and remain high at Milton Keynes M1 Gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmlands remains possible today, Tuesday 2 February. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day today. Further rainfall is forecast today which may see river levels rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, Tuesday 2 February, or as the situation changes.