Flood Alert Info - Upper River Cam in Essex and Cambridgeshire
Area Description
River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
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 17:39
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions for the remainder of the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are continuing to monitor the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Friday 04/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 08:51
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions for the remainder of the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are continuing to monitor the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Thursday 03/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 17:02
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible today, 02/10/2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions for the remainder of the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are continuing to monitor the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Thursday 03/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 12:04
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent rainfall.
Flooding is possible today, 02/10/2024.
Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light showers are expected this morning though drier conditions are forecast for the remainder of the week.
Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are continuing to monitor the situation.
We will update this message by 5pm today, Wednesday 02/10/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 16:41
River Cam
River levels dropping but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast 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, 25/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 09:49
River Cam
River levels dropping but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast tonight and will remain dry 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 6pm today, 24/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 16:50
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible tonight into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast tonight and will remain dry 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, 24/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 20:13
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible tonight into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast tonight and will remain dry 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, 23/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 09:27
River Cam
River levels continue to fall but remain high downstream. This is in response to the rainfall on Sunday. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is dry with no significant rainfall for 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 6pm today, 30/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 16:15
River Cam
River levels are now falling but remain high downstream. This is in response to yesterday's rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 10am tomorrow morning, 30/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 09:27
River Cam
A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but are now falling in response to yesterdays rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 18:07
River Cam
River levels are reacting 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 those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is improving and we expect river levels to peak soon. 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 morning, 29/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 15:31
River Cam
River levels continue to fall but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions over the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 27th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 09:00
River Cam
River levels continue to fall but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions over the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 26th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 16:02
River Cam
River levels are falling slowly but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions over the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 26th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 07:56
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions 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 25th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 15:47
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for no rainfall today, Saturday 24th February. There is potential for 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 10am tomorrow. Sunday 25th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 07:27
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high further downstream. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for no rainfall today, Saturday 24th February. There is potential for 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 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:07
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for further 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, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:03
River Cam
River levels remain high and responsive to yesterdays rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for further 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 6pm today, Friday 23rd February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:27
River Cam
River levels remain high and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The 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 will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Friday 23rd February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 08:40
River Cam
River levels remain high and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The 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 will update this message by 6pm today, Thursday 22nd February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 17:27
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for further rainfall today and tomorrow, which will likely 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, Thursday 22nd February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 08:34
River Cam
River levels are steadily falling after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 will update this message by 5pm today, Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 16:07
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 08:57
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for drier conditions today though further rainfall is expected later this week which may keep 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, Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 15:48
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No significant rainfall is forecast for the rest of 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 09:03
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 16:06
River Cam
River levels are high in response to Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 08:37
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to the overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday though drier conditions are expected on 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 5pm today, Sunday 18th February.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 16:17
River Cam
River levels are expected to rise overnight tonight with the forecast rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The forecast is for potential heavy and persistent rainfall on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Drier conditions will follow for the rest of the weekend. 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 18th February.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 16:35
River Cam
Whilst river levels are falling in the upper catchment, they remain high further downstream in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rain is forecast for Thursday 15th February. 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 14th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 08:09
River Cam
Whilst river levels are falling in the upper catchment, they remain high further downstream in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is possible over the next two 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, Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 16:07
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:38
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 5pm today, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 16:55
River Cam
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 10am tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:21
River Cam
River levels are rising again in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rainfall is possible over the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 5pm today, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 17:08
River Cam
River levels are falling at Great Chesterford but remain high further downstream and will be responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 10am tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:50
River Cam
River levels remain high and will be responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is possible. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 5pm today, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:57
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall on Thursday 8 February. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. With further rain today, river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 11:04
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall on Thursday 8 February. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. With further rain today, river levels are expected to remain high. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 5pm today, Friday 9th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:43
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible into tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2024. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. With further rain this evening continuing until the early hours of Friday morning, river levels are expected to rise further. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding 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 10am tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 08:11
River Cam
River levels continue to fall but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 5pm today, Tuesday 09/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:31
River Cam
River levels continue to fall but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 09/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 08:31
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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, Monday 08/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:34
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 08:37
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 09:45
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 18:19
River Cam
River levels are high, but steady following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 10:03
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 18:26
River Cam
River levels are falling steadily but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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
River Cam
River levels are falling steadily but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 08:41
River Cam
River levels remain high and steady in response to heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rain is expected today, then mostly dry for several days which will see river levels begin 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 13:35
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 9an tomorrow, 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 16:14
River Cam
River levels are continuing to fall after Tuesday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is possible during the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The weather forecast reamains unsettled but mostly dry for several days, which should allow river levels to continue to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10 am tomorrow, 22/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 09:16
River Cam
River levels are falling after Tuesday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is possible during the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The weather forecast remains unsettled but mostly dry for several days, which should allow river levels to continue to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 5 pm today, 21/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 16:16
River Cam
River levels remain high after yesterday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is possible during the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The weather forecast remains unsettled but mostly dry for several days, which should allow river levels to start falling soon. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10 am tomorrow, 21/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 08:55
River Cam
River levels are high in response to yesterday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is possible during the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The weather forecast is unsettled but mostly dry for several days, which should allow river levels to start falling soon. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 20/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 17:11
River Cam
River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall overnight and today. Flooding of low lying land is possible during the next few days. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. The weather forecast is unsettled but mostly dry for several days, which should allow river levels to start falling soon. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 20/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 14:16
River Cam
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 1 Apr 2023 01:52
River Cam
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 15 Mar 2023 08:08
River Cam
River levels are high and holding steady at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further 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, 15/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 16:59
River Cam
River levels are high at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rain is forecast over the rest of the week. 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, 15/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 10:40
River Cam
River levels are high and holding steady at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades
Further 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, 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 16:15
River Cam
River levels are high but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further 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 tomorrow morning, 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 10:14
River Cam
River levels are high but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further 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, 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 17:05
River Cam
River levels are high and holding steady the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further 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 tomorrow morning, 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 10:34
River Cam
River levels are high but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further 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, 12/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 17:31
River Cam
River levels are high but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
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 tomorrow morning, 12/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 10:48
River Cam
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
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 17:01
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/23. Flooding is affecting the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 09:44
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/23. Flooding is affecting River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
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, 10/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 16:16
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of rainfall Sunday 8th. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast Tuesday 9th. We expect river levels to remain high and there may be an increase in response to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 07:57
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/01/23. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high today and there may be an increase in response to rainfall tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 17:16
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge following Sunday’s heavy rainfall. As a result, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Monday night, 21/02/22. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday night into Tuesday morning, 22/02/22. 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 Tuesday morning, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:31
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of Sunday’s heavy rainfall. As a result, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Monday, 21/02/22. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday, 21/02/22.
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 Monday evening, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2021 08:16
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Wednesday 10 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 16:27
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 10 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 08:30
River Cam
River levels are high, but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Tuesday 9 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 18:04
River Cam
River levels are high, but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge and downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 9 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 08:19
River Cam
River levels are high, but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge and downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Monday 8 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 16:39
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge and downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Monday 8 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:06
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge and remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall/snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise again over the weekend in response to the forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Sunday 7 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 18:28
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge and remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. More rain is forecast for this evening. We expect river levels to rise again over the weekend in response to the forecast rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Sunday 7 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 11:26
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. More rain is forecast for this afternoon and evening. We expect river levels to rise again over the weekend in response to the forecast rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Saturday 6 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 17:26
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. More rain is currently forecast for the next few days. We expect levels to remain high or start to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Saturday 6 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 08:57
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge and remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. More rain is currently forecast for the next few days. We expect levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Friday 5 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 17:26
River Cam
River levels are steady at the Great Chesterford river gauge but remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. No significant rainfall is currently forecast for today or tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high. 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 5 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 08:29
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge but remain high downstream. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. No significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but begin to fall slowly. 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 this afternoon, Thursday 4 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 16:26
River Cam
River levels remain high, but falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. No significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but begin to fall slowly. 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, Thursday 4 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 09:01
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high but begin to fall slowly. 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 this afternoon, Wednesday 3 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 18:13
River Cam
River levels have remained at a similar level throughout today at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford, including the Slades. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. With a saturated catchment, we expect river levels to start rising again in response to any rainfall. 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, Wednesday 3 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 09:46
River Cam
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high or begin to rise again. 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 this afternoon, Tuesday 2 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 17:29
River Cam
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high or begin to rise again. 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, Tuesday 2 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 09:20
River Cam
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, into tomorrow. We expect that this will cause river levels to remain high. 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 this afternoon, Monday 1 February, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 17:56
River Cam
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible, but the risk is reducing. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further significant rainfall is forecast until Tuesday 2 February. We expect that river levels will continue to fall. 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, Monday 1 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 11:19
River Cam
River levels remain high, but are beginning to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further significant rainfall is currently forecast for the next 48 hours. However, we expect that river levels will 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 31 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 18:05
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, however we expect river levels to 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 31 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:44
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, Saturday 30 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 21:00
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 30 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 12:46
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is forecast for today. We expect river levels to 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this evening, Friday 29 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 13:06
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast for this 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 27 Jan 2021 19:11
River Cam
River levels are forecast to rise at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast from midnight tonight, Wednesday 27th January, through tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning and throughout the day. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the day tomorrow, Thursday 28th January, with the possibility of becoming heavier again in the evening. We expect river levels to continue to rise due to the fact that the ground is already saturated. Our incident response staff are checking defences and 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, Thursday 28th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:58
River Cam
River levels are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast today, Wednesday 20th January. We expect river levels to begin to rise again in response to any rainfall, because the ground in the river catchment is already saturated. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Thursday 21st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:17
River Cam
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high downstream following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast today, Wednesday 20th January. We expect river levels to begin to rise again in response to any rainfall, because the ground in the river catchment is already saturated. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Wednesday 20 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 20:17
River Cam
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Heavy rainfall is forecast on Wednesday 20th January. We expect river levels to rise again in response to this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 20 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 09:18
River Cam
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Heavy rainfall is forecast on Wednesday 20th January. We expect river levels to rise again in response to this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Tuesday 19 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 10:05
River Cam
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Heavy rainfall is possible on Wednesday 20th January. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 19/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 16:22
River Cam
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 18/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:44
River Cam
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, Sunday 17 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:53
River Cam
River levels are rising again at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of rainfall on Thursday 14th January. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 07:58
River Cam
River levels have been falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, although river levels remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property roads and farmland remains possible today, Saturday 16th January. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast for today which may see river levels begin to rise again. 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, Saturday 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 20:32
River Cam
River levels have been falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, although river levels remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property roads and farmland remains possible tonight, Friday 15 January and into tomorrow Saturday 16 January. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow morning, Saturday 16 January. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 16 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 09:41
River Cam
River levels have risen and are high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall throughout the day yesterday. Consequently, flooding of property roads and farmland is possible today Friday, 15/01/2021. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No rainfall is forecast today, however further rainfall is possible tomorrow, Saturday 16/01/2021. This may result in river levels remaining high or rising again over the weekend. 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 20:24
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible over Thursday night and into Friday, 15/01/2021. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise over 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 Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 10:11
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford 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 the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
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 28 Dec 2020 12:56
River Cam
River levels have fallen at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain higher than normal downstream at Grantchester. This means that flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible along the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No Significant rainfall is forecast for Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th December 2020. 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, Tuesday 29 December 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 18:01
River Cam
River levels remain higher than normal at the Great Chesterford river gauge, and remain high down to Grantchester as a result of recent heavy rainfall. This means that flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 06:12
River Cam
River levels remain higher than normal at the Great Chesterford river gauge, and remain high down to Grantchester as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 17:57
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge, and remain high down to Grantchester as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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, 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 04:17
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge, but remain high down to Grantchester as a result of recent heavy rainfall.Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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, 26/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 20:18
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday and throughout the night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow. 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 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 24 Dec 2020 08:46
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday and throughout the night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day today.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Thursday 24th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 08:19
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of the rainfall earlier this week. This may affect low lying land, roads and riverside areas close to the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light showers are possible over the next 24 hours, however we expect river levels to continue to fall steadily throughout 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, Monday 7th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 09:04
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of the rainfall yesterday. This may affect low lying land, roads and riverside areas close to the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Only light rain is forecast from now until Tuesday. 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, Sunday 6th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 14:50
River Cam
River levels are continuing to rise at the Great Chesterford 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 River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours which may result in further level rise. 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 09:15
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of the rainfall yesterday and overnight. This may affect low lying land, roads and riverside areas close to the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 17 Feb 2020 16:33
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge but remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No more significant rainfall is expected. 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, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 07:33
River Cam
River levels are beginning to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge but are still rising downstream as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No more significant rainfall is expected. 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, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:19
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. No more significant rainfall is expected.
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, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 18:51
River Cam
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Chesterford river gauge. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but may rise again as a result of further 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.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 10:09
River Cam
River levels are falling at the Great Chesterford river gauge bur remain high downstream as a result of recent rainfall. The risk of flooding to low lying roads and land remains. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads and 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 17:26
River Cam
River levels have risen at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and land is possible over the next couple of days. We expect flooding to affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying roads and 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 14:02
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 15th and tomorrow, Thursday 16th. We expect flooding to affect River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 16:58
River Cam
River levels remain high downstream of Great Chesterford river gauge, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. River levels are currently starting to fall but are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 23 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 08:28
River Cam
River levels are falling but remain high downstream of the Great Chesterford river gauge, as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding could affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 22 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 21:26
River Cam
River levels remain high downstream of the Great Chesterford river gauge, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. While levels are high the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 11:48
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 19:42
River Cam
River levels remain high at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of rainfall throughout Friday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. 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 13:29
River Cam
River levels are rising at the Great Chesterford river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. This will affect the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades.
Further light rainfall is forecast 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, Friday 20 December, or as the situation changes.