Flood Warning Info - River Lew at Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh
Area Description
riverside locations and roads between Gribbleford Bridge and Hatherleigh, including Gribbleford Bridge, Passaford and Hatherleigh.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2025 21:59
River Lew
Flooding is expected this evening and overnight on Sunday.
Heavy rain has fallen in the area which has caused the River Lew to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising through the evening.
Flooding is expected at Riverside Kennels, Hatherleigh. Outbuildings housing livestock will be affected and stock in riverside fields without access to high ground are at risk.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night and into Monday and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 17:02
River Lew
Flooding continues to be expected on Sunday evening and into Monday.
We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Lew area, which has caused the River Lew to rise. Rainfall is expected overnight tonight, and river levels are expected to remain high.
Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will remain at risk from flooding into Sunday evening and overnight.
If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation overnight and tomorrow and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 10:07
River Lew
Flooding is expected on Sunday morning and into the afternoon.
Over the last 18 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Lew area. This is causing the River Lew to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will start to flood first from around 10:30am on Sunday.
If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 12:41
River Lew
Flooding is expected throughout Sunday 24th November. Heavy rain falling in the Upper Torridge area will continue during Sunday. This is causing the River Lew to rise and flooding is expected. Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will start to flood first. If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386, may be affected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 03:40
River Lew
Flooding is expected during the early hours of Sunday morning,24th November. Heavy rain falling in the Upper Torridge area will continue throughout the morning. This is causing the River Lew to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the morning. Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will start to flood first. If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 12pm on Sunday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 21:34
River Lew
Flooding is expected overnight Thursday in to Friday.
Heavy rain falling in the Upper Torridge area will continue throughout this evening in to Friday. This is causing the River Lew to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night.
Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford will start to flood first from around 9:30pm.
If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 22:33
River Lew
Flooding of homes and roads is expected overnight tonight and into the early hours of Thursday 21 October. Heavy rain falling across the North Devon area has caused the River Lew to rise rapidly. Flooding of property is imminent, and river levels will be at their highest till 2am
Properties and low lying areas around the Riverside Kennels and roads at Passaford.will start to flood first. If river levels continue to rise, properties around Gribbleford Bridge and at Hatherleigh - including the Fire Station, Petrol Station, Public House, lower end of Bridge Street and the A3072 and A386 - may be affected.
Install flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Do not walk or drive through flood water. Avoid low lying roads and footpaths, which may be flooded.
We are monitoring river levels. We will update this message Thursday afternoon or if the situation changes.