Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 20:16
River Kennett
River levels are rising at the Ousden river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall throughout the day today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Kennett from Cowlinge to Freckenham.
No further significant rainfall is forecast however we expect river levels to remain high overnight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 5th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 22:03
River Kennett
River levels remain high at the Ousden river gauge as a result of rainfall throughout Friday. While levels remain high the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Kennett from Cowlinge to Freckenham. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 22 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 12:05
River Kennett
River levels remain high at the Ousden river gauge as a result of rainfall throughout Friday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect River Kennett from Cowlinge to Freckenham. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and 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 afternoon, Saturday 21 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 19:44
River Kennett
River levels remain high at the Ousden river gauge as a result of rainfall throughout Friday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect River Kennett from Cowlinge to Freckenham. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight and into Saturday morning, and we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated Saturday morning 21 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 13:34
River Kennett
River levels are rising at the Ousden river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect River Kennett from Cowlinge to Freckenham.
Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon, and 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, Friday 20 December, or as the situation changes.