Flood Alert Info - Bin Brook in Cambridgeshire
Area Description
Bin Brook at Newnham in Cambridge.
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
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2025 16:19
Bin Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to today's rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook at Newnham in Cambridge. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. 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, 27/02/2025.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2025 14:45
Bin Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is possible today and overnight, 05/01/25. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours which will see river levels keep rising and could also lead to some surface water problems. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/25.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 20:29
Bin Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall from Storm Darragh. Flooding is possible overnight and into tomorrow, Monday 9th December. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further light rainfall is forecast this evening which may see river levels rise further or stay high. The forecast is dry from tomorrow which will allow levels to fall. 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, Monday 9th December 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 17:20
Bin Brook
River levels are falling again after rainfall earlier today. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge.
Further showers are possible throughout the day today and a further band of heavier rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, Thursday 4th April, which may keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 05/04/2024 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 11:14
Bin Brook
River levels have risen in response to rainfall overnight and this morning. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further showers are possible throughout the day today and a further band of heavier rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, Thursday 4th April, which may keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 04/04/24 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:33
Bin Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. There is potential for more rainfall today, which will cause levels to continue to rise. 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 23rd February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:33
Bin Brook
River levels are slowing falling after Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. The forecast is for drier conditions on Sunday evening through to Tuesday which will see levels continuing to fall. 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 09:33
Bin Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday morning though drier conditions are forecast for the rest of the day and into 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 today, Sunday 18th February.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 16:09
Bin Brook
River levels are beginning to fall after the rainfall on Thursday 8 February. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further light rainfall is expected today which may keep river levels high. Take care on riverside footpaths. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 10 February.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:19
Bin Brook
River levels remain high in response to rainfall on Thursday 8 February. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further light rainfall is expected today which will keep river levels high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Friday 9 February
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 18:33
Bin Brook
River levels are falling, but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. 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 10:18
Bin Brook
River levels are falling, but remain high following heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. 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 17:29
Bin Brook
River levels remain responsive following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. The forecast is for further rainfall this evening, and into Friday. River levels 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 10am tomorrow, 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:43
Bin Brook
River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are around Bin Brook, at Newnham in Cambridge. Further rainfall is expected through 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 not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 03/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 13:02
Bin 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 13 Oct 2023 22:43
Bin 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 9 May 2023 22:12
Bin 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 10 Mar 2023 17:01
Bin Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bin Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting Bin Brook at Newnham in Cambridge
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 09:46
Bin Brook
River levels have risen at the Bin Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between today, 10/03/23. Flooding is affecting Bin Brook at Newnham in Cambridge.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/03/23, or as the situation changes.