Flood Warning Info - River Lyd from Sydenham to Lifton
Area Description
River Lyd from Sydenham to Lifton including Leat Road (Lifton).
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 24 Nov 2024 17:51
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November.
Heavy rain over the weekend has caused the River Lyd to rise, with river levels expected to remain high over Sunday evening. Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible, but no further property flooding is expected.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk.
We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 11am on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 13:34
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November.
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout Sunday. This has caused the River Lyd to rise. River levels will remain high today, but no further property flooding is expected.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk.
We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 10pm on Sunday, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 05:49
River Lyd
Flooding is expected on Sunday 24th November.
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout Sunday morning. This is causing the River Lyd to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising until Sunday afternoon.
Properties and low lying areas around Station Road and Leat Road in Lifton will start to flood first from around 06:30am on Sunday. River levels will remain high until Sunday evening.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, take care near areas of concern, and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. Monitor your local weather conditions and check river levels on gov.uk.
We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by 2pm on Sunday or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2021 00:34
River Lyd
Flooding is expected during the early hours of Friday morning. Take immediate action.
Heavy rain has fallen over the area with a further 15 mm of rain expected throughout the night. This has caused the River Lyd to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising over the next 2 hours.
Properties and low lying areas around Station Road Lifton will start to flood first. River levels are forecast to be at their highest around 02:00 and remain high throughout the early hours of Friday morning.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing, and roads could form flow routes. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by midday on Friday or earlier if the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2021 05:22
River Lyd
Flooding is expected this morning Saturday 20th February.
Overnight rain has caused the River Lyd to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising slowly through the morning and early afternoon. Heavy, more persistent rain is due to clear the catchment by mid-morning but bands of heavy rain will continue for the rest of the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Station Road Lifton will start to flood first from around 07:30 on Saturday. River levels are forecast to peak around mid-afternoon, after which the river level could remain high for some time.
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. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2020 03:51
River Lyd
Heavy and intense rain yesterday and overnight has caused river levels at Lifton to rise rapidly. River levels are currently peaking but further heavy bands of rain are possible during the early hours of this morning which may result in river levels rising again. Properties and low-lying areas will start to flood first. Riverside properties at Ambrosia, Tinhay Industrial Estate and Meneghy Mill 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. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. River levels can be viewed on our website.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 15:25
River Lyd
Heavy and intense rain in the area has caused river levels at Lifton to rise rapidly. A further 30-50mm of rain is forecast for this evening with flooding expected from late this afternoon. The river will continue to rise into the early hours of Saturday morning when levels are likely to peak. Properties and low-lying areas will start to flood first. Riverside properties at Ambrosia, Tinhay Industrial Estate and Meneghy Mill 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. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the area ready to respond as required. This message will be updated by Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes. River levels can be viewed on our website.