Flood Warning Info - Highfield Drain and Finchetts Gutter at Abbot's Mead, Chester
Area Description
Properties on and around Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 15:24
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels remain high due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Finchetts Gutter, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 09:48
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels remain high, and flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible today, 17/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Finchetts Gutter, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/10/2024, by 05:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Oct 2024 17:17
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
Flooding is expected on 16/10/2024.
The river is high and rising due to recent heavy rain.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Finchetts Gutter, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 14:03
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
Rising river levels are expected today.
Flooding is expected to continue until 10:00 AM on 02/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 05:03
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
High river levels are causing flooding.
Flooding is expected to continue until 10:00 AM on 01/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 May 2024 09:01
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the Finchetts Gutter.
Further light rainfall is forecast throughout Today. This is not expected to affect river levels,
Flood Warning issued on 23 May 2024 16:17
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels are high and will remain high overnight tonight. Further light rain is forecast throughout this evening.
We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Warning issued on 23 May 2024 13:42
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels are remaining high on the Finchetts Gutter due to rainfall. River levels should start to peak throughout the afternoon but will remain high overnight.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 May 2024 05:12
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels are rising on Finchetts Gutter due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
Flooding is expected from around 6.30am on 23/05/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning, with river levels expected to remain high.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and monitoring the forecast.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:00
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels are remaining high on the Finchetts Gutter due to Storm Babet.
Areas most at risk include Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
No further rainfall is forecast and river levels are forecast to begin falling.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 03:01
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
River levels are remaining high on the Finchetts Gutter due to Storm Babet.
Areas most at risk include Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:14
Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter
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.