Flood Warning Info - Rivacre Brook at Great Sutton

Area Description

Areas at risk include some properties on Farmers Heath road, Spinney Drive, Ascot Drive and Chase Way. Some properties on Regal Close and Oliver Lane..
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 26 Aug 2023 23:43
Rivacre Brook
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 7 Sep 2022 17:13
Rivacre Brook
River levels are rising on the Rivacre Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting properties along Rivacre Brook from 05:30 PM on 07/09/2022. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 08/09/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 14:29
Rivacre Brook
River levels are continuing to rise at the Chase Way river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding to properties along Rivacre Brook is possible. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Friday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 21st January, or as the situation changes