Flood Alert Info - Bottle Brook in Derbyshire
Area Description
Bottle Brook and tributaries from Denby to the River Derwent at Little Eaton.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:25
Bottle Brook
River levels are raising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 16:10
Bottle Brook
River levels are falling but remain high at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00, 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 12:06
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12:00pm today, 23/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 23/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 11:17
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12:00pm today, 23/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 23/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 15:50
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 30/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 01/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 16:21
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 26/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 15:53
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 26/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 17:26
Bottle Brook
River levels at the Smithy Houses river gauge will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 10:00
Bottle Brook
"River levels are expected to continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area at the Smithy Houses river Gauge
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 16:41
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 7pm on 21/09/24 through to 22/09/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 48 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:30 tomorrow morning, 22/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 14:24
Bottle Brook
"Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 21:00 on 07/09/24 and 18:00 on 08/09/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 tomorrow, 08/09/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 2 Sep 2024 09:01
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms today. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 to 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 03/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Sep 2024 11:38
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms on 01/09/2024 and 02/09/2024. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 02/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2024 12:27
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms are forecast across England. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 00:00 (midnight) on 01/08/24 and 06:00 on 02/08/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 02/08/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2024 13:33
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms are forecast across England. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 00:00 (midnight) on 01/08/24 and 06:00 on 02/08/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 01/08/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jul 2024 15:26
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential localised heavy rain overnight of 15/07/2024 to 16/07/24. Given the unpredictable nature of this type of rainfall, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 16/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 19:18
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin after 19:00 today, 09/07/24, and may continue for a few hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 13:45
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 14:00 and 23:59 on 09/07/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 10 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 May 2024 09:05
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of forecast thunderstorms. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
There is the potential for thunderstorms today between 12:00 and midnight tonight, 12/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timings and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please stay aware in case further alerts or warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 15:58
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of forecast thunderstorms. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
There is the potential for thunderstorms throughout today, 03/05/2024, and again on Sunday, 05/05/2024, and Monday, 06/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please stay aware in case further alerts or warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 15:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 15:03
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of forecast thunderstorms. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
There is the potential for thunderstorms through Friday and again on Sunday, 05/05/2024, and Monday, 06/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please stay aware in case further alerts or warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 15:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:48
Bottle Brook
River levels have fallen below threshold but remain high at the Smithy Houses river gauge. Further rain is expected this morning, 22/02/24 and over the next 48 hours, as a result, the risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 20:06
Bottle Brook
River levels have fallen below threshold but remain high at the Smithy Houses river gauge. Further rain is expected tomorrow morning, 22/02/24 and over the next 48 hours, as a result, the risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 08:44
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 10:00 today and tomorrow evening, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 23/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 19:54
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from midday tomorrow, 09/02/24 to the early hours of 10/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 00:45
Bottle Brook
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Smithy Houses river gauge. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 04/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:39
Bottle Brook
River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Smithy Houses river gauge. However, flooding of low-lying roads and land remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:00 tonight, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:39
Bottle Brook
River levels are high at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:07
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 19:40
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 13:52
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:47
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 18/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:56
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flood risk to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 09:24
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 09/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:24
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight, 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 16:22
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is overnight, 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 04:30 tomorrow morning, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 13:01
Bottle Brook
River levels are high and rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 08:36
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the next few hours, 04/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 02:27
Bottle Brook
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 8 Jul 2023 18:58
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued due to the localised thunderstorms today 08/07/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast to continue this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 09:54
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected today 08/07/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this morning through to this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation.Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening 08/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 18:31
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 18:00 on 25/06/23 and 21:00 on 25/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms and heavy downpours are possible for the rest of the evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 26/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 11:24
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 13:00 and 21:00 on 25/06/23.
Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 10 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 25/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 17:37
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams have risen in response to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 10:40
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 10:00 on 22/06/23 until 21:00 on 22/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2023 11:05
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We expect river levels to remain high until 21:00 on 20/06/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 20/06/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 19:46
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms, and are expected between 12:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further rain is forecast tomorrow, 19/06/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 in the morning, 19/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 11:03
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23 and with further rainfall expected Monday afternoon. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 15:06
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 15:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 08:31
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23.
Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 11:48
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23. Most likely between 15:00 and 19:00. Further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 08:15
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23, with further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jun 2023 11:41
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 13:00 on 10/06/23 and 20:00 on 10/06/23. Further thunderstorms are also expected on Sunday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 9 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:35
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential localised heavy rain between 17:00 on 21/11/22 and 04:00 on 21/11/22. Given the unpredictable nature of localised rainfall, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of heavier rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated "
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:03
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise and remain high into this evening as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated at 08:00 tomorrow morning, 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:12
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise and remain high into this evening as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated at 08:00 tomorrow morning, 08/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:01
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon into this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 07:23
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 09:00 and 13:00 today, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels may begin to rise at 09:00 this morning as a consequence of intense rainfall bands through this morning, 17/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:14
Bottle Brook
Persistent heavy rainfall is expected this evening, 16/11/2022, through to tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 22:00 tonight and 12:00 tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, footpaths and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated 07:00 tomorrow morning, 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 14:06
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur between 15:00 and 16:00 on 15/11/2022, but there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next hour. We expect river levels to remain high through this afternoon, 15/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated at 18:00 this evening, 15/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 14:50
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams in the area may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms forecast for tonight 23/10/22 and into tomorrow 24/10/22. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations, followed by light rain on Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Sep 2022 12:41
Bottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 13:00 and 19:00 on 09/09/22. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads, and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next nine hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:38
Bottle Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. We expect this pre-emptive alert to be in force until tomorrow morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 21:36
Bottle Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the localised thunderstorms for this evening, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. We expect this alert to be in force until Thursday morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 09:49
Bottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 22:35
Bottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022, tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 14:58
Bottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022 tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 15th August 2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 00:41
Bottle Brook
"River levels are beginning to fall at the Smithy Houses river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in the morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 12:15
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:21
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 18/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 18:47
Bottle Brook
River levels are still high at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, there is still risk of flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 01/11/21 .
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 12:28
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, there is risk of flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 01/11/21 .
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jul 2021 09:01
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area today on 21/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this afternoon 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 20:07
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area this evening on 20/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 12:21
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area between midday and this evening on 20/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated this evening 20/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 18:10
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast today, 04/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Monday. River levels may rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 08:57
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast today, 04/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Monday. River levels may rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated this afternoon, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 17:51
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 03/07/2021, into Sunday 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021 and tomorrow, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 08:42
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast today, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated this afternoon, 03/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jul 2021 14:40
Bottle Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers.
Thunderstorms are forecast tomorrow, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday.
River levels may rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 23:59 tomorrow, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 18:55
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 03/02/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:09
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning (28/01/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until mid-morning today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths 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, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:21
Bottle Brook
River levels are expected to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow, 21/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Saturday morning, 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 21/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:40
Bottle Brook
River levels are expected to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected to continue this evening through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:09
Bottle Brook
River levels are expected to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected to begin from this evening and continuing through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow, 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 3 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 19/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 05:42
Bottle Brook
River levels are currently below the flood risk threshold at the Smithy Houses river gauge, but are expected to rise this morning as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling this afternoon (16/01/21).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, Saturday 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 12:42
Bottle Brook
River levels have fallen below flood risk thresholds at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast of the next 24 hours, consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We expect river levels to start rising tomorrow, 16/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:53
Bottle Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We expect river levels to continue to fall into the morning, 15/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 09:21
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 09:15am and 18:00pm today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 14/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths 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, 14/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2020 16:48
Bottle Brook
Heavy rain showers and potential thunderstorms are forecast across the East Midlands this evening and overnight (Sunday 12th April), with low confidence over exact timing and locations given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Localised significant flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible but not expected from this evening onwards.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary.
You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 14:11
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is imminent.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling later this afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 08:16
Bottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this morning, 24/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 07:59
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 23/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:24
Bottle Brook
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, however further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:49
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:34
Bottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin early this evening, 15/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:41
Bottle Brook
River levels are steady but expected to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 17:47
Bottle Brook
River levels are expected to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Saturday 08/02/20 into, and throughout Sunday 09/02/20. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin tomorrow morning, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:41
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 16:18
Bottle Brook
This is a pre-emptive flood alert. River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge in response to forecast rainfall this evening into tomorrow morning, 20/12/19. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 09:34
Bottle Brook
This is a pre-emptive flood alert. River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which may cause river levels to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 19/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:03
Bottle Brook
This is a pre-emptive flood alert. River levels are forecast to rise at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which may cause river levels to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 22:05
Bottle Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further showery rain is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 15:16
Bottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Smithy Houses river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin this afternoon 12/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise this evening, 12/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 12/12/19, or as the situation changes.