Flood Alert Info - River Amber in Derbyshire
Area Description
River Amber in Derbyshire including New Road and Ripley Road.
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 18 Dec 2024 16:33
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 02:00 and 04:00 tomorrow morning, 19/12/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at approximately 19:00 this evening, 18/12/2024.
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 09:30 tomorrow morning, 19/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:04
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 25/11/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 12:04
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 24/11/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 25/11/2024.
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.
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 16:53
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 23/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 25/11/24.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 14:09
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 23/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 25/11/24.
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 tomorrow morning, 23/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 16:59
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 01/10/24.
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. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 09:26
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until 02/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02/10/2024.
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. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 15:50
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 01/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 1/10/24.
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 22 Sep 2024 16:51
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 03:45 tomorrow, 23/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through Tuesday, 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 4 Apr 2024 17:16
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 17:00 on 05/04/2024.
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 17:00 on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 23:48
River Amber
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further light 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.
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, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:58
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further light 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 09:00, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:48
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 13:00, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 20:06
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 13:00 today and Thursday evening, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 09:00 on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 12:16
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 13:00 today and Thursday evening, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 23:00 on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 21:00
River Amber
River levels are still high at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:00
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 19:54
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
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
River Amber
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Wingfield Park 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 11:19
River Amber
River levels remain high at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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
River Amber
River levels are high at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 10:03
River Amber
River levels are high at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 19:41
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 18:53
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/23. 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, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 16:14
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 27 Dec 2023 19:42
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 28/12/23. 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, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 09:59
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park River gauge due to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 27/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber and Ambergate. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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, 27/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:11
River Amber
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park River gauge due to heavy rain forecast over night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of the 27/12/23, for the next 48 hours.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber and Ambergate.
Persistent heavy rain is expected over the next 12 hours, with further light rain forecast for the following 24 hours . We expect river levels to begin rising from the early hours of the 27/12/23.
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 in the morning by 10am 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:06
River Amber
River levels are falling at the Wingfield Park river gauge, but the risk of flooding to roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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. This message will be updated by 04:30pm, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:33
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 tomorrow morning, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 11:22
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 8 Dec 2023 09:44
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 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 this evening, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:25
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
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 around 08:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 11:29
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
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 around 20:00 this evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:08
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high, before falling slowly overnight into Wednesday 06/12/23. Further heavy rainfall is expected on Thursday, 07/12/23. 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 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 08:52
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
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 19:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 15:12
River Amber
River levels are high and rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and some snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected, 04/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 10:11
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 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 2 Nov 2023 21:43
River Amber
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 23 Oct 2023 16:10
River Amber
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 24/10/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 15:00 on 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 20:44
River Amber
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 19:50
River Amber
River levels are falling, however the river level at the Wingfield Park gauge is still above Flood Alert threshold. Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and farmland remains possible.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Little rainfall is forecast over the rest of the weekend so river levels will continue to fall.
We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:14
River Amber
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
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 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 16:20
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of snow melt and forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 01:00 tomorrow morning, 13/03/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 18:00 on 13/03/23.
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 10:00 tomorrow morning, 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 06:09
River Amber
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 09:03
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 22/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. No 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 by 17:00 today, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:33
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 21/11/22 and tomorrow, 22/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 15:43
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 17/11/22 and tomorrow, 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 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, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:27
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 03:00 and 14:00 tomorrow, 01.11.22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 04:00 on 02.11.22.
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 01.11.22, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:56
River Amber
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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. 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 in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:30
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue overnight on 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours with showers expected overnight. We expect river levels to rise and remain high overnight on 20/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 05:30
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 afternoon, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 22:44
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 17:25
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 18:47
River Amber
River levels remain high at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 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 14:56
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 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, 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:38
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning, 04/02/21. 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 morning, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 23:00
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight into Wednesday morning.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning, 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 2 Feb 2021 20:41
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 29 Jan 2021 08:24
River Amber
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until late afternoon 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 tomorrow morning, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:12
River Amber
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until late afternoon 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 tomorrow morning, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 09:11
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from around 0900 today (28/01/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until late afternoon 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 tomorrow morning, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:00
River Amber
River levels remain high at the Wingfield Park river gauge and are forecast to rise as a result of further heavy rainfall this evening, 21/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Further heavy rainfall is forecast within the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow evening. 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 18:42
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected to continue this evening through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from tomorrow afternoon, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 18:13
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park 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 expected from tomorrow afternoon, 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 05:33
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from mid morning today (16/01/21) until this evening.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening.
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 12:02
River Amber
River levels have fallen at the Wingfield Park river gauge following 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 morning, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:36
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 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 13:55
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 13:45pm and 18:00pm today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 evening, 14/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 11:07
River Amber
River levels have risen at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 27/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
No more significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 27/12/20.
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, 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 18:13
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:50
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 16:40
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of rainfall this morning and further rainfall forecast overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 07:56
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise this morning on 23/02/20.
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 afternoon, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:59
River Amber
River levels are high but steady at Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, however further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tonight 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 tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:58
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at Wingfield Park 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 along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 21:02
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy, persistent rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from approximately 03:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 15 Feb 2020 16:27
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy, persistent rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from approximately midnight tonight, 15/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
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 12 Feb 2020 17:52
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of forecasted heavy rainfall tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from early hours tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:28
River Amber
River levels are falling at the Wingfield Park river gauge, however, river levels may rise again tonight, 10/02/2020. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:18
River Amber
River levels are falling at the Wingfield Park river gauge. However, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until this afternoon, 10/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Further light rainfall is forecast today, 10/02/2020. 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, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:43
River Amber
River levels continue to rise at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels will begin to fall in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Further more isolated rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:49
River Amber
River levels continue to rise at the Wingfield Park 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 afternoon, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 17:05
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise at the Wingfield Park 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 property/roads and farmland is possible to begin tomorrow morning, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. 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 9 Jan 2020 06:19
River Amber
River levels are rising at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate.
We expect river levels to peak mid-morning today, Thursday 09/01/20. 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 this afternoon, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 16:07
River Amber
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Wingfield Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening and into Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. We expect river levels to rise overnight and then to begin to fall around mid-morning on Thursday 09/01/20.
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 morning, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.