Flood Alert Info - The upper Stour and surrounding tributaries
Area Description
The upper Stour and surrounding tributaries, at Little Yeldham, Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Kedington, Glemsford and Brockley, to and including, Sudbury.
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 5 Jan 2025 14:08
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue during today, Sunday 5th January. River levels are rising from the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Monday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 09:29
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Thursday 23 May. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message on Thursday 23 May, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:22
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely in response to the overnight rain and the rain that continues to fall this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for further rain during this morning, Sunday 18 February, with the potential for some heavy showers. The rain is expected to clear off the East coast by early afternoon. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19 February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:04
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 11 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. Rain is expected throughout Sunday which may be persistent and locally heavy in places. The forecast is for drier conditions as we move into next week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12 February.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 07:51
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 11th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather with outbreaks of rain or showers at times. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:25
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 9 February 2024. River levels are higher than normal in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for further rainfall and isolated showers throughout today and remaining unsettled into the weekend. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10 February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 08:05
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this morning Friday 5th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to current rainfall. River levels will likely continue to rise this morning in response to further rain but then fall quickly today. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 6th January.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:33
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 2nd January 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further rain through today and unsettled conditions forecast for the rest of the week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 14:31
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 19th December 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Wednesday 20th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 13:13
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 3 November 2023. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 17:43
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead 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 20 Oct 2023 09:16
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead 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 31 Mar 2023 19:24
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead 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 11 Mar 2023 17:36
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 11 March. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels through tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. There is a small band of rain passing across this evening and another band of rain Sunday evening into Monday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9am Sunday 12 March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 09:50
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 11 March. River levels remain high in some areas and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for no further rainfall during today. There is a small band of rain passing across this evening and another band of rain Sunday evening into Monday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm this evening, Saturday 11 March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 10:08
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Friday 10 March. River levels are gradually rising, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for rain through today, followed by a dry day tomorrow, but then further rain pushing in Saturday evening into Sunday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 11 March.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2022 16:39
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead 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 19 Dec 2022 08:20
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 19th December 2022. River levels are stable, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. There may be some further light rainfall overnight. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 20th November.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 15:02
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for the rest of today into the evening. The River Stour is rising steadily in response to the rainfall today. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The weather forecast is for further light rain this afternoon and overnight. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 3pm tomorrow, Friday 18 November.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 11:38
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Sunday 6th November. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to further rain today, but then fall once the rain has passed. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The weather forecast is for further outbreaks of rain through today, and then light showers over the coming few days. The forecast will remain unsettled over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 4pm today, Sunday 6th November.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2022 08:55
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until late afternoon today, Thursday 3rd November. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 4pm today.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2022 08:22
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because there may be surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions during this morning's rush hour traffic today, Thursday 25th August. River levels are currently reacting to the heavy rainfall this morning, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. We will continue to monitor the situation as rivers react to this morning's rainfall. The forecast is for heavy rainfall to continue this morning which will pass quickly, but which may be intense and could lead to further surface water flooding. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Friday 26th August.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:58
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Sunday 20th February. River levels are expected to continue to rise. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. A flood warning has already been issued for the Steeple Bumpstead area. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk.We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 21st February.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 10:56
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today and into tomorrow, Sunday 12 December 2021. River levels have dropped but are likely to react to this afternoons rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and overnight which is likely to cause river levels to rise again. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11am Sunday the 12th December 2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 15:01
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels continue to be higher than normal and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 11th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 06:01
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours, Friday 10th December 2021. The River Stour and Bumpstead Brook are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. A warning message has been issued for a wider area. The forecast is for the overnight rainfall to clear from the east early this morning bringing some dry weather until late Saturday afternoon. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, Friday 10th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 07:23
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 6th October. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Haverhill, Clare and Sudbury, including Kedington, Sturmer, Steeple Bumpstead, Cavendish, Bridge Street and Long Melford. River levels will remain high throughout today, 5th October. The forecast is for lighter rainfall throughout today and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm this evening, Tuesday 5th October.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jul 2021 18:34
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Monday 26th July 2021. The River Stour is reacting quickly and rising sharply in response to the rainfall today. The weather forecast is for some further rain later this evening which may keep the river levels high. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 26th July.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:21
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Saturday 30th January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning and into the afternoon, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:38
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Saturday 30 January. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 15:53
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Thursday 28th January. River levels remain high, due to high groundwater levels as the water moves through the catchment in response to recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this evening, Thursday 28th January, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:23
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Thursday 28th January 2021. River levels are reacting in response to the current rainfall. The forecast is for rainfall to continue through today with further heavy outbreaks to follow this evening. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 18:00 today, Thursday 28th January.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 18:39
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through tonight, Thursday 14th January 2021 and into tomorrow. River levels are beginning to drop, and should continue to do so through tonight as the rain clears the area. The forecast is for more settled weather tomorrow which should allow levels to drop back down closer to normal levels for the time of year. More rain is however expected Saturday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00, Friday 15th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 07:36
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Thursday 14th January. River levels are high and expected to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for persistent rain this morning and showers into the afternoon, more settled on Friday but with further rainfall on Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Thursday 14 January.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:34
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Thursday 24th December. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today following the rain overnight. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for showers today moving into more settled weather over the next few days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Thursday 24 December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 10:34
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Saturday the 5th of December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. Levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today but will remain responsive to any further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further light rainfall today and through Sunday the 6th of December. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday the 5th of December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 16:43
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high due to today's rainfall, and are expected to remain high overnight. The forecast is for further light rainfall tomorrow, Saturday 5th December. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 5th December, or sooner if required.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 07:01
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high and rising following the overnight rainfall, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further light rainfall this morning and through Saturday 5th December. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 3pm on Friday 4th December.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 09:56
Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now and through the rest of today, Sunday 15th November. River levels have risen due to the rainfall this morning. River levels are likely to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. It is possible that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area over the next few hours. The forecast is for further rainfall through this morning and into this afternoon before clearing by the evening. Tomorrow, Monday 16th November, is forecast to be mostly dry. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.