Flood Warning Info - River Whitting at Old Whittington and Sheepbridge, including Barlow Brook

This flood warning remains in force due to high river levels following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall. River levels in this area have now peaked and are steadily falling. Levels are expected to continue to fall through the night and through 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.

We are issuing this flood warning due to heavy and persistent rainfall today, 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk include Dunston Road and the parkland at Saint Augustine’s. River levels are expected to peak around 9pm 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 04:30 am on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

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.

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.

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.