Flood Warning Info - River Whitting at Old Whittington and Sheepbridge, including Barlow Brook
Area Description
Properties along Racecourse Road, Brimington Road, Whittington Moor, Pottery Lane East, Holland Road and businesses in Sheepbridge Business Centre, Pearson Trading Estate and Armytage Industrial Estate.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:35
River Whitting
River levels have started to fall but still remain high. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. This message will be updated by 10:25, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:58
River Whitting
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:40
River Whitting
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Whitting due to persistent rainfall.
This morning, 20th October 2023, flooding may affect Old Whittington and Sheepbridge, including Barlow Brook. 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 19:40, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.