Flood Warning Info - River Goyt at Whaley Bridge
Area Description
Rotary Business Park, Buxton Road, Wheatsheaf Close, Forge and Wharf Road, Market, Bridge and George Streets, Bingswood Road and Avenue, Wood Brook Court and Woodbrook. Also at risk are some properties on Bingswood Industrial Estate..
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 2 Jan 2024 17:07
River Goyt
River levels are rising steadily on the River Goyt due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include properties close to the River Goyt.
Flooding is expected at properties close to the River Goyt from 06:00 PM on 02/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
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 12:00 noon on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 22:25
River Goyt
River levels have started to fall on the River Goyt, but will remain high overnight following Storm Babet
Further rainfall is possible.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours time, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:13
River Goyt
River levels are rising steadily on the River Goyt due to Storm Babet
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Goyt, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties close to the River Goyt.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening and into tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours time, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 10:12
River Goyt
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Goyt due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Goyt, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties close to the River Goyt on 20/02/2022. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. 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 11:00 AM on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:22
River Goyt
River levels are continuing to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible today, Wednesday 20th January. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties close to the River Goyt. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates if necessary. This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 21st January or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 06:08
River Goyt
River levels are forecast to rise rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 07:30 20/01/20 and midday 21/01/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties close to the River Goyt.
We expect river levels to remain high until 13:00 on 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates if necessary.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.