Flood Warning Info - River Plym from Shaugh Bridge to Riverside Caravan Park
Area Description
River Plym from Shaugh Bridge to Riverside Caravan Park including Shaugh Bridge Car Park, Shaugh Mill and Longbridge 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 7 Dec 2023 14:57
River Plym
Flooding is expected on the afternoon of Thursday 7th December, and into the evening.
Heavy rain falling in the area over Thursday daytime has caused the River Plym to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising through the day.
Properties and low lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first from around 3pm today. River levels will be at their highest between 4pm and 6pm.
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. This message will be updated by Friday morning, 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 2 Nov 2023 18:09
River Plym
Following the heavy rainfall during Storm Ciaran, river levels remain high. Further bands of heavy showers are forecast overnight on the evening of Thursday 2nd November. As catchments are saturated, river levels in the River Plym are expected to rise and remain high overnight.
Properties and low-lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first.
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 this evening 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.
This message will be updated by midday on Friday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 16:47
River Plym
Following the heavy rainfall during Storm Ciaran, river levels remain high. Further bands of heavy showers are forecast overnight on Thursday evening. As catchments are saturated, river levels in the River Plym are expected to rise and remain high overnight.
Properties and low lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first.
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 2 Nov 2023 04:43
River Plym
Flooding is expected on Thursday morning.
Heavy rain has fallen overnight and will continue throughout Thursday morning, accompanied by gale force winds associated with Storm Ciaran. This is causing the River Plym to rise and the river is likely to remain high through the day as further rainfall is forecast.
Properties and low lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first.
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 20 Dec 2022 03:46
River Plym
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 22:03
River Plym
Flooding is expected during Thursday night and Friday morning. Take immediate action.
Heavy rain has fallen over the Plym catchment with a further 20 mm of rain expected. This has caused the River Plym to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising over the next 2-3 hours.
Properties and low lying areas around Coypool Road and Park and Ride, Marsh Close and Marsh Mills Retail Park will start to flood first. River levels are forecast to be at their highest around midnight and 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 10am 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 19 Dec 2020 03:50
River Plym
Heavy and intense rain yesterday and overnight has caused river levels at Carnwood 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 Riverside Caravan Park at Plympton, Shaugh Mill, Shaugh Bridge Car Park are at risk. Highway flooding is also expected at Shaugh Bridge and Long Bridge Road. 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. Go to our website to view river levels.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2020 15:55
River Plym
Heavy and intense rain in the area has caused river levels at Carnwood 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 Riverside Caravan Park at Plympton, Shaugh Mill, Shaugh Bridge Car Park are at risk. Highway flooding is also expected at Shaugh Bridge and Long Bridge Road. 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. Go to our website to view river levels.