Flood Alert Info - River Hamps and River Manifold
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads on the River Hamps and Manifold including Waterhouses.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 17:28
River Hamps
River levels are forecast to rise at the Waterhouses River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 22/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads on the River Hamps and Manifold including Waterhouses.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 18:06
River Hamps
River levels have risen at the Waterhouses River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 21/09/2024. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads on the River Hamps and Manifold including Waterhouses . We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by tomorrow Sunday 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 18:28
River Hamps
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 20 Oct 2023 10:00
River Hamps
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 19 Feb 2022 17:24
River Hamps
River levels are forecast to rise at the Waterhouses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 03:00 tomorrow morning, 20/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Hamps and River Manifold including Waterhouses.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 20/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:46
River Hamps
River levels are forecast to rise at the Waterhouses river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Hamps and River Manifold including Waterhouses.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:29
River Hamps
River levels are high but steady at the Waterhouses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Hamps and River Manifold including Waterhouses.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling later this evening, Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning, Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:51
River Hamps
River levels are forecast to rise at the Waterhouses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Hamps and River Manifold including Waterhouses.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until this evening, Sunday 09/02/20.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:29
River Hamps
River levels are expected to rise as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Saturday 08/02/20 into and throughout Sunday 09/02/20. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas as a result of this rainfall.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. and stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.