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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

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.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 17:07

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook and Bletchley river gauge, but, remain high and falling at Milton Keynes M1 Gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmlands remains possible today, Monday 1 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 continue falling slowly throughout the day today. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow, which may cause levels to remain high or 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 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 2 February, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 08:51

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and the Milton Keynes M1 Gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmlands remains possible today, Monday 1 February. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We expect river levels to continue falling slowly throughout the day today. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, into tomorrow, which may cause levels to remain high or 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, Monday 1 February, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 17:17

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and the Milton Keynes M1 Gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmlands remains possible today, Sunday 31 January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further significant rainfall is forecast until Tuesday 2 February. We expect levels to continue to fall throughout the day today at the Clipstone Brook gauge. 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 tomorrow morning, Monday 1 February, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:44

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and the Milton Keynes M1 Gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmlands remains possible today, Sunday 31st January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We expect levels to stay high throughout today, before beginning to fall this evening. 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, Sunday 31st January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 17:30

River Ouzel

River levels are rising again at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding remains possible today, Saturday 30 January. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 31 January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:05

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and M1 gauge. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day today which is likely to see levels rise again. Consequently, flooding remains possible today, Saturday 30 January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this afternoon, Saturday 30 January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 19:52

River Ouzel

River levels are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and M1 Gauge. Further rainfall is forecast for for the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. River levels will remain high overnight and into tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 12:48

River Ouzel

River levels are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and M1 Gauge. Light rainfall is forecast for today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook . River levels will remain high today and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this evening, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 18:12

River Ouzel

River levels are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high at the Bletchley and M1 Gauge. This is as a result of this mornings heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook We expect river levels to rise further and remain high overnight and into tomorrow, 29/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 06:45

River Ouzel

River levels are rising at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of the rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook . Further rainfall is forecast for this evening. We expect river levels to respond to this rainfall and remain high over the next few days. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, Thursday 28 January, or as the situation changes. We are closely monitoring the situation

Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 15:41

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 18th January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:37

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 17 January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:45

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high downstream as a result of rainfall on Thursday 14th January. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 08:58

River Ouzel

River levels continue to fall at the Clipstone Brook and Waterhall (Bletchley) river gauges but remain high downstream as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible today, Saturday 16th January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for today, Saturday 16th January, which may see river levels begin to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Saturday 16th January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 19:26

River Ouzel

River levels continue to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, but remain high at the Waterhall (Bletchley) river gauge, as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible tonight, Friday 15 January and into tomorrow Saturday 16 January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow morning, Saturday 16 January. We expect river levels to remain high during tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 16 January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:36

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook and Waterhall (Bletchley) river gauges however, the river level is continuing to rise at the Milton Keynes M1 river gauge, as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Friday 15th January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No rainfall is forecast today but further rain is possible tomorrow, Saturday 16th January. We expect river levels to continue to rise at our Milton Keynes M1 river gauge today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on this afternoon Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 19:32

River Ouzel

River levels are starting to fall at our Clipstone Brook river gauge and continue to rise at our Waterhall (Bletchley) river gauge, as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible during Thursday night and into Friday, 15/01/2021. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to continue to rise at our Waterhall (Bletchely) river gauge during Thursday night and into Friday, 15/01/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 08:58

River Ouzel

River levels are rising at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 14th January. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise through the morning and early afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Thursday 14th January, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 12:57

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but continue to be higher than normal further downstream at our Bletchley river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th December 2020. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday 29 December 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 17:15

River Ouzel

River levels remain higher than normal at the Clipstone Brook river gauge and further downstream on the Ouzel, and have been rising following the rain this morning. The forecast is for further rain over the next 24 hours which may result in river levels staying high. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 05:47

River Ouzel

River levels are higher than normal at the Clipstone Brook river gauge and further downstream on the Ouzel, and are now rising due to this mornings rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may result in river levels staying high. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 17:30

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, but remain high further downstream on the Ouzel, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 03:40

River Ouzel

River levels are falling at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, but remain high further downstream on the Ouzel, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 26/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 12:41

River Ouzel

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 15:56

River Ouzel

River levels are rising at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 07:06

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge though levels remain higher in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads remains possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days, however we do not expect this to result in further river level rise. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated at 17:30 on Thursday 8th October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 18:10

River Ouzel

River levels are continuing to decline at the Clipstone Brook river gauge though levels remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and into tomorrow, which may result in levels rising again. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated at 07:30 on Thursday 8th October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 07:50

River Ouzel

River levels are continuing to decline at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, though levels remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days, but we expect river levels to continue to decline during this time. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated at 18:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2020 15:51

River Ouzel

River levels are continuing to decline at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, though levels remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days but we expect river levels to continue to decline during this time. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated at 8:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2020 07:31

River Ouzel

River levels are continuing to decline at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, but remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days, though we expect river levels to continue to decline during this time. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Tuesday 6 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 16:28

River Ouzel

River levels continue to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge. However, river levels remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days, though we expect river levels to continue to decline during this time. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Tuesday 6 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 07:31

River Ouzel

River levels started to fall overnight and are continuing to decline at the Clipstone Brook river gauge after this weekend’s heavy rainfall. River levels remain high in the lower River Ouzel as the peak moves downstream. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days though we expect river levels to continue to decline during this time. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Monday 5 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 19:58

River Ouzel

River levels will remain high at the Clipstone Brook river gauge overnight as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated at 8:00 on Monday 5 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 14:01

River Ouzel

River levels have peaked at the Clipstone Brook river gauge, and are showing signs of falling. Flooding of property and roads remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Sunday 4 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 07:25

River Ouzel

River levels are rising at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 14:00 on Sunday 4 October 2020.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 16:24

River Ouzel

River levels remain high at the Clipstone Brook river gauge. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No significant rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/01/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 08:58

River Ouzel

River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. No significant rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/01/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 17:49

River Ouzel

River levels are high but steady at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result of this. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/01/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 09:02

River Ouzel

River levels have fallen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge but remain high downstream towards Milton Keynes. The risk of flooding to low lying roads and land remains. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/01/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 17:45

River Ouzel

River levels remain high after heavy rainfall but are beginning to fall at the Clipstone Brook river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/01/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 07:22

River Ouzel

River levels have risen at the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of yesterday evening’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. No property flooding is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Wednesday 15 January 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 09:35

River Ouzel

River levels remain high downstream of the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Monday 23 December, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 16:58

River Ouzel

River levels remain high downstream of the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. We expect river levels to remain high and will be closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 23 December, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 07:57

River Ouzel

River levels are falling but remain high downstream of the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. While levels remain high, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue falling through today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 22 December, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 21:57

River Ouzel

River levels remain high downstream of the Clipstone Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. While levels remain high, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible. Flooding may affect the River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 22 December, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 07:36

River Ouzel

River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 21/12/2019. Flooding may affect River Ouzel from Leighton Buzzard to Willen, including Clipstone Brook and Water Eaton Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast this morning. We expect river levels to remain high through today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses 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.