Flood Alert Info - Cottenham Lode in Cambridgeshire
Area Description
Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 17:02
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Drier conditions are forecast for the rest of the 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 10am tomorrow, Thursday 03/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:52
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light showers are expected today with drier conditions later on in the 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, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 17:24
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout this evening and tomorrow. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is expected this evening and tomorrow. River levels are expected 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, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 16:55
Cottenham Lode
River levels are dropping but still remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode, including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further showery rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high [and could also lead to some surface water problems].. We do not expect the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 23/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 09:09
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible today, 22/05/24. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode, including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further showers are forecast today but the forecast is then dry over the next few days. We do not expect the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, 22/05/24.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 07:36
Cottenham Lode
River levels are continuing to fall but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 16:21
Cottenham Lode
River levels are continuing to fall but remain high in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is potential light rainfall forecast 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 08:46
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but still remain high. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is potential light rainfall forecast 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 6pm today, Friday 23rd February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:45
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is more rain forecast throughout 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 19 Feb 2024 09:31
Cottenham Lode
River levels continue to fall after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Today will be largely dry with sunny intervals. No significant rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 19th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:47
Cottenham Lode
River levels are slowly falling in response to Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. The forecast is for drier conditions on Sunday evening through to Tuesday. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:19
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising steadily in response to overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 08:28
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light rainfall is possible over the next few days, but we do not expect to see an increase in levels. 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
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but remain high in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light rainfall is possible over the next few days, but we do not expect to see an increase in levels. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:25
Cottenham Lode
River levels have risen again in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 17:30
Cottenham Lode
River levels are continuing to fall but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 08:46
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but reamain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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
Cottenham Lode
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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 08:13
Cottenham Lode
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 throughout today. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Friday 9th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 18:31
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:15
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:36
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain responsive following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. The forecast is for further rainfall this evening, and into Friday. River levels will react again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:37
Cottenham Lode
River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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, 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:56
Cottenham Lode
River levels have fallen 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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:26
Cottenham Lode
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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:46
Cottenham Lode
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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 17:01
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further 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. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:52
Cottenham Lode
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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 13:27
Cottenham Lode
River levels are reacting quickly and 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 Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:50
Cottenham Lode
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 09:51
Cottenham Lode
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 19:43
Cottenham Lode
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 18 Mar 2023 22:49
Cottenham Lode
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 17:02
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at both the Girton and Oakington river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
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 07:30
Cottenham Lode
River levels have risen at the Girton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/2023. Flooding is affecting Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
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, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Sep 2021 20:16
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Oakington but still high at Girton river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible.
We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
No further rainfall is expected tonight. We expect river levels to start falling tonight.
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 morning, 15/09/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Sep 2021 15:09
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Oakington river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 14/09/2021.
We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/09/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:16
Cottenham Lode
River levels are expected to rise overnight at the Girton and Oakington river gauges as a result of the forecast rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight on Wednesday 20th January.
We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
The forecast is for rainfall over Wednesday night and into Thursday morning after which a short period of drier, colder conditions are expected.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses 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 on the morning of Thursday 21st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:36
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Oakington and Girton river gauges but remain high downstream. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, Friday 15th January. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. No rainfall is forecast today but further rain is possible tomorrow, Saturday 16th January. We expect river levels to remain high 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 17:21
Cottenham Lode
River levels are remain high at the Oakington and Girton river gauge’s as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 14th January. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Friday morning, 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 07:47
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Oakington river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 14th January. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise through the morning and early afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Thursday 14th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 17:32
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain higher than normal at the Oakington and Girton river gauges following the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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. 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
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain higher than normal at the Oakington and Girton river gauges following the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may result in river levels staying high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 17:40
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Oakington and Girton river gauges following the recent heavy rainfall but remain high. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 afternoon, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 04:00
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Oakington and Girton river gauges following the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 afternoon, 26/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 19:02
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are falling at the Oakington and Girton river gauges following the heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 afternoon, 25/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 17:21
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Oakington and Girton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on Wednesday evening. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout Wednesday night.
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, 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 19:48
Cottenham Lode
River levels have risen at the Girton and Oakington river gauges as a result of rainfall throughout yesterday evening and today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook
No further significant rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours, however we expect river levels to remain high tonight and tomorrow. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses 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 tomorrow morning, Saturday 5th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 12:17
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Girton river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and throughout this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to remain high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses 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 later this afternoon Friday 4th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 08:22
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling, at the Oakington 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
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are falling at the Oakington river gauge. Further rain 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, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:10
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are falling at the Oakington river gauge. Further rain 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, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 16:28
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are falling at the Oakington 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
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high at the Oakington river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 18:01
Cottenham Lode
River levels have risen at the Oakington river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook
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 15 Jan 2020 07:43
Cottenham Lode
River levels have risen at the Oakington river gauge as a result of yesterday evenings rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible. No property flooding is expected.
We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on Wednesday 15 January 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 19:04
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high at the Oakington river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying areas could occur. Flooding could affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 09:13
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Oakington river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying areas could occur. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes avoiding low lying roads which may be flooded. The forecast is for further rainfall throughout Friday which could cause river levels to rise further.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 20/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 08:43
Cottenham Lode
River levels are high but steady at the Girton and Oakington river gauges after heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This message relates to the Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
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
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Girton and Oakington river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. This update relates to Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook.
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
Cottenham Lode
River levels are falling at the Girton and Oakington river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. This message relates to the Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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
Cottenham Lode
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Girton and Oakington river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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 11:13
Cottenham Lode
River levels are high but steady at the Girton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 22:04
Cottenham Lode
River levels are rising at the Oakington river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is increasing. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/12/2019, or as the situation changes.