Flood Alert Info - Emm Brook and Queen's Brook
Area Description
Emm Brook and Queen's Brook including Wokingham and parts of Crowthorne and Finchampstead.
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 History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 14:09
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Emm Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected this afternoon, 27/11/24, especially in the Wokingham area. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise until this afternoon, 27/11/24. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by this evening, 27/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 11:37
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 28/04/24, especially in the Wokingham area.
The rain should clear by the early afternoon after which it is expected to be mainly dry with the possibility of some scattered showers. Tomorrow 29/04/24 is forecast to be dry. We expect levels to peak this afternoon before starting to fall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 29/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 22:08
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are forecast to rise overnight and tomorrow on the Emm Brook in Wokingham in response to today's rainfall. Rain is forecast to continue until the early hours of tomorrow morning, therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected from early tomorrow morning, 26/02/24.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 26/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 09:38
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rain. Therefore flooding of low lying land and roads is expected from today, 23/02/2024 especially in the Wokingham area.
The forecast is for isolated showers today (23/02/24) and the weekend. We expect river levels to remain responsive to further rainfall. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:42
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rain. Therefore flooding of low lying land and roads is expected from this evening 22/02/2024 especially in the Wokingham area. Further scattered showers are forecast overnight and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain responsive to further rainfall. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 19:07
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are falling on the Loddon but are still above the threshold for removal. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is still possible tonight 09/02/24, especially in the Wokingham area. Further light rainfall is forecast tomorrow 10/02/2024. We expect river levels to continue to fall overnight. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:44
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Loddon as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today 09/02/24, especially in the Wokingham area. Further heavy/light rainfall is forecast today 09/02/2024. We expect river levels to rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by this evening, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 10:07
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are forecast to rise on the Emm Brook as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Therefore, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible this morning13/11/23, especially in the North Warnborough, Hook and Risely areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to rise and then fall this evening and into tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow 14/11/23 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 19:49
Emm Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 08:13
Emm Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 10:10
Emm Brook
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 20:00
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and footpaths is expected later this evening in Wokingham. Levels had fallen over the last week after a mostly dry period but are responding to the showers over the weekend which are likely to continue into tomorrow.
Further showers are forecast this evening (08/01/23) and through early tomorrow, with the potential to be heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue to rise into tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed and trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' web page for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, (09/01/23), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2022 15:48
Emm Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 20:04
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are forecast to rise on the Emm Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and low lying farmland is possible later this evening 20/10/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 7 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been out in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 21/10/21
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 21:56
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are forecast to rise on the Emm Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight 04/10/21, especially in the Wokingham area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2021 17:24
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are rising on the Emm Brook, particularly in the Wokingham area, as a result of heavy rainfall.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/06/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 17:07
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 30/01/2021 and into tomorrow 31/01/2021, especially in the Wokingham area.
Tomorrow 31/01/2021 is expected to be clear, and further rainfall is forecast across next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 21:13
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later today 29/01/2021 and into tomorrow 30/01/2021, especially in the Wokingham area. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 11:18
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later today 29/01/2021, especially in the Wokingham area. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 18:49
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight 28/01/2021, especially in the Wokingham area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 11:28
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later today, 28/01/2021, especially in the Wokingham area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 23:54
Emm Brook
River levels have risen today due to recent heavy rainfall throughout today and remain high. Light showers are forecast overnight and into tomorrow morning 17/02/2020. Property flooding is not currently expected, but we will be closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:47
Emm Brook
We are updating this Flood Alert following the heavy rain overnight associated with Storm Dennis. Heavy rain is expected all day until late afternoon. River levels are forecast to rise throughout today and into tomorrow. Property flooding is not currently expected, but we will be closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated later today, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:16
Emm Brook
We are issuing this Flood Alert ahead of the heavy rain forecast associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise overnight on the Emm Brook. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. There will be a band of rain moving south-east this evening and into tomorrow, we will be closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:17
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are forecast to rise on the Emm Brook as a result of today's heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening (09/02/20) and overnight, especially in the Wokingham area. Further rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. River levels will remain high for the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 22:13
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels have risen on the Emm Brook as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 15/01/20. We expect river levels to continue to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed and trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 09:26
Emm Brook
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high on the Emm Brook as a result of rainfall over the past few days. Levels are now within banks although they have the potential to rise again today.
Further rain showers are expected to continue today and more rain is due this evening and overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.