Flood Alert Info - Bourn Brook in Cambridgeshire
Area Description
Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
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 3 Oct 2024 09:58
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Drier conditions are forecast for the next few days. River levels are expected to continue falling. 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, Thursday 03/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 17:02
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Drier conditions are forecast for the next few days. River levels are expected to continue falling. 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 03/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:52
Bourn Brook
River levels falling. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for showers today with drier conditions later in the week. River levels are expected to continue falling. 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, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 17:03
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible today and tomorrow. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for further rain today and tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue to rise over the next few 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, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 09:28
Bourn Brook
A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but are now falling in response to yesterdays rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 18:21
Bourn Brook
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, 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 10:13
Bourn Brook
River levels are reacting quickly in response to steady overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 28/04/2024.
Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton.
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 6pm today, 28/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 17:20
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling again after rainfall earlier today. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton.
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
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen in response to rainfall overnight and this morning. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton.
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 24 Feb 2024 07:33
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall at Bourn but remain high further downstream in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for no rainfall today, Saturday 24th February. There is potential for further rain 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 6pm today, Saturday 24th February.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:11
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall at Bourn but remain high further downstream in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. There is potential for light rainfall 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, Saturday 24th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:10
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high in response to yesterday’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. There is potential for light rainfall 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, Friday 23rd February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:48
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising and remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton.
Further rainfall is expected today. 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, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 08:46
Bourn Brook
River levels have been falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. he forecast is for further rainfall today which could see river levels rise. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, Thursday 22nd February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 17:41
Bourn Brook
River levels have been falling but are showing signs of rising again after today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for further rainfall today and tomorrow, which may see river levels rise further. 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 22nd February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 08:50
Bourn Brook
River levels are steadily falling after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for further rainfall today and tomorrow which may see river levels rise again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 16:22
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for further rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday which may see river levels 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, Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:25
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for drier conditions today though further rainfall is expected later this week. 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, Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 16:25
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 09:37
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 16:56
Bourn Brook
River levels are declining after Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 10:27
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising steadily in response to the overnight rain. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 12 Feb 2024 16:05
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall in Bourn but remain high downstream after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall is possible 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, Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:31
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall in Bourn but remain high downstream after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall is possible 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 5pm today, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 17:01
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall is possible 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, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:22
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen again in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall is possible 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 5pm today, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 17:08
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 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, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:47
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is possible. 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 15:57
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February, and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall 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 08:06
Bourn Brook
River levels are high in response to rainfall yesterday and last night. Levels rose overnight, but they are now beginning to drop. Levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible and will remain so into the weekend. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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, Friday 9th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:34
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 08/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:38
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high after recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Sunday 07/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 16:36
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high after recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow morning, Sunday 07/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:47
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling steadily, but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, 06/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 18:15
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling steadily, but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:58
Bourn Brook
River levels are high, but steady following last night’s heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:29
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall following Storm Henk. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:07
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall following Storm Henk. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 04/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:05
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for light rainfall, then mostly dry for several days which should allow river levels to continue falling. 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, 04/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:40
Bourn Brook
River levels are steadily falling following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rain is expected today, then mostly dry for several days which will see river levels continue to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:33
Bourn Brook
River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to steady rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is expected over 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, 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:51
Bourn Brook
There is potential for further showers today, 13/12/23, after today the outlook is for a dry period. This further rainfall could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible throughout today. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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, 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 17:05
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. There is potential for further showers tomorrow, 13/12/23. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 9am tomorrow, 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:57
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. There is potential for further showers this morning, 12/12/23 and tomorrow. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:26
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall today, 11/12/23, however further showers are possible tomorrow and into Wednesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 9am today, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:46
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall today, 11/12/23, however further showers are possible tomorrow and into Wednesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 17:01
Bourn Brook
River levels are beginning to rise following this mornings, 10/12/23, rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall tomorrow, 11/12/23, however rain is possible on Tuesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding is possible throughout today. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 9am tomorrow, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:52
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout today, 10/12/23. The forecast is for another band of rain to come across this morning, which may keep the river levels high as the catchment is saturated. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 13:27
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising sharply in response to the rainfall this morning, 09/12/23. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 09/12/23. The forecast is for another band of rain to come across tomorrow morning, 10/12/23, which may keep the river levels high. Areas most at risk are around Bourn Brook, from Caxton to Comberton. 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 9am tomorrow, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 10:43
Bourn 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 08:29
Bourn 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 21:12
Bourn 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 20:44
Bourn 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 10:18
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall at the Bourn river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Further light rain 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 this afternoon, 11/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 17:02
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
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 07:21
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/2023. Flooding is affecting Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Further 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, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 19:28
Bourn Brook
River levels have been falling through the afternoon at the Bourn river gauge, but remain high as a result of recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening. We expect river levels to respond to this rainfall and remain high over the next few days. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 29 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 06:47
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of the rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast for this morning, then again 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 16 Jan 2021 16:19
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen at the Bourn river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 17/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow, 17/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 14:50
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning (Saturday 16th January). Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Saturday 16 January. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high this 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 evening, Saturday 16 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:35
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge but remain high downstream, as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Friday 15th January. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No rainfall is forecast today but further rain is possible tomorrow, Saturday 16th January. We expect river levels to slowly fall during 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 Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 19:32
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible during Thursday night and into Friday, 15/01/2021. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to slowly fall during Thursday night 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 07:27
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 14th January. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
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 27 Dec 2020 17:35
Bourn Brook
River levels remain higher than normal at the Bourn Brook river gauge following the recent heavy rainfall. This means that flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. The forecast is for further rain over the next 24 hours which may result in river levels staying high. 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 06:13
Bourn Brook
River levels remain higher than normal at the Bourn Brook river gauge following the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may result in river levels staying high. 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 17:44
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall at the Bourn Brook river gauge following the recent heavy rainfall but water levels remain high. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. 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 04:02
Bourn Brook
River levels are continuing to fall at the Bourn Brook river gauge following the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. 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 19:05
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bourn Brook river gauge following the heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. 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, 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 18:22
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours.
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 4 Dec 2020 15:18
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen at the Bourn river gauge as a result of the rainfall yesterday and throughout the day today. This may affect low lying land, roads and riverside areas close to the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today and tomorrow. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 5th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 09:36
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of the rainfall yesterday and overnight. This may affect low lying land, roads and riverside areas close to the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast until lunchtime today. We expect river levels to remain high today and tomorrow.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 3pm, Friday 4th December.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 08:22
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling, at the Bourn river gauge, but still pose a flood risk. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 16:11
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bourn river gauge. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes..
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:09
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bourn river gauge. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 16:27
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bourn river gauge. 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, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 08:23
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 19:53
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2020 08:16
Bourn Brook
This Flood Alert has been removed.
River levels are falling. No further rainfall is forecast.
We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 16:45
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge but remain high downstream. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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, 20/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 08:28
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge but remain high downstream. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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, 19/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 17:02
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge however remain high downstream. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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, 19/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 09:25
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge but remain high downstream. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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, 18/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 16:56
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high at the Bourn river gauge. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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 09:24
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bourn river gauge. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. No significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still may pose a flood risk. 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 18:10
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but may rise again following the predicted rainfall.
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.
The reference for this flood alert is 052WAFBOURN.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 09:45
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge but remain high in the lower part of the catchment. The risk of flooding to low lying roads and land remains. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further 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 this afternoon, 16/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 17:01
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high after heavy rainfall but are beginning to fall at the Bourn river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding to low lying areas remains. We expect flooding to affect the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 16/01/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 07:22
Bourn Brook
River levels have risen at the Bourn river gauge as a result of yesterday evenings heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible. No property flooding is expected.
We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
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 20 Dec 2019 19:10
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall today. Flooding could affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Where this falls on saturated ground, river levels could rise further. 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 on Saturday 21 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 12:25
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning. This will affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Rainfall will continue into this afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 08:43
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising slowly at the Bourn river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This message relates to the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 19:12
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn Brook river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. This message relates to the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 09:48
Bourn Brook
River levels are falling at the Bourn river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. This update relates to the Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 18:02
Bourn Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bourn river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
Our incident response staff are continuing to monitor the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 10:13
Bourn Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourn river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is increasing. We expect flooding to affect Bourn Brook from Caxton to Comberton. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
Our incident response staff are continuing to monitor the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.