Flood Warning Info - River Rother at Tapton
Area Description
Properties along Tapton Terrace and Brimington Road.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 13:50
River Rother
Following last nights rain and snow melt, levels on the River Rother at Tapton have peaked and are now dropping.
Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk are those adjacent to the river, including those on Brimington Road.
Levels are forecast to continue to fall throughout this afternoon, Monday 6t January. Wintry showers cleared the area this morning, and we expect it to be mainly dry and cold for the next few days.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. This message will be updated by 22:30 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 06:20
River Rother
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Rother this morning, Monday 6th January 2025, due to persistent rainfall and melting of snow overnight. Areas most at risk are those adjacent to the river, including those on Brimington Road.
River levels are expected to peak around 08:00 Monday morning 6th January 2025. Wintry showers are expected to continue until 08:00 tomorrow morning, after which it will be mainly dry and cold for the next few days. Cold temperatures are forecast to continue through next week and icy conditions remain.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. This message will be updated by 14:20 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 08:32
River Rother
This flood warning remains in force due to increased river levels following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall. River levels in the Tapton area have peaked and are slowly falling. Further rain is expected today, Tuesday 01/10/24. Whilst rivers may respond to this, we are not expecting levels to rise significantly and levels will begin to fall again throughout this afternoon. We expect to remove this warning later today.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
This message will be updated by 16:35 on 01/10/2024
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 00:30
River Rother
This flood warning remains in force due to very high river levels following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall.
River levels in the Tapton area have now peaked and are slowly falling. Levels are expected to continue falling through the night into Tuesday 1st October 2024.
Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout Tuesday and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 01/10/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 20:14
River Rother
We are issuing this flood warning due to heavy and persistent rainfall today, 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk are those adjacent to the river, including those on Brimington Road.
River levels are expected to peak around 10pm tonight, Monday 30/09/2024. Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and into tomorrow morning, 01/10/2024, and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
This message will be updated by 04:15 am on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 08:46
River Rother
River levels are falling but remain high on the River Rother due to persistent heavy rain yesterday, Friday 20th October 2023. There remains a risk of flooding to areas adjacent to Tapton Bridge, Tapton.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:50, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:09
River Rother
River levels are peaking on the River Rother due to persistent rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect areas adjacent to Tapton Bridge, Tapton, this evening, Friday 20th October 2023 and through the night into Saturday 21st October 2023.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 08:29
River Rother
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Rother due to persistent rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect areas adjacent to Tapton Bridge, Tapton, this morning, Friday 20th October 2023.
Rainfall is expected throughout today and river levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:30 on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.