Flood Warning Info - River Kent at Burneside, Steeles Row and Carling Steps
Area Description
Commercial and residential properties adjacent to the River Kent at Burneside, Bridge Street, New Street, Steeles Row and Carling Steps.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 08:08
River Kent
River levels remain high on the River Kent due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include residential properties immediately adjacent the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village. Flooding is possible between 08:30 PM 27/10/2021 and 07:00 PM on 28/10/2021. Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days. River levels are expected to remain high. Our incident rooms are open and 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 by 16:00 today 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2021 19:10
River Kent
River levels are rising on the River Kent due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include residential properties immediately adjacent the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village.
Flooding is possible between 08:30 PM 27/10/2021 and 07:00 PM on 28/10/2021.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and 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 by 07:00 AM on 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 08:13
River Kent
River levels have risen at the Bowston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected. Properties are expected to be affected immediately adjacent the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village.
We expect river levels to remain high through today, Thursday 20/02/2020.
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 afternoon, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:11
River Kent
River levels have risen at the Bowston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected. Properties are expected to be affected immediately adjacent the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village.
We expect river levels to remain high this evening and overnight.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:49
River Kent
River levels have risen at the Bowston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas affected will be residential properties immediately adjacent to the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village.
Further rainfall is forecast until mid-day today, 09/02/2020.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.