The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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.