Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 18:48
River Bride
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Bride.
Further showers are forecast throughout the evening.
River levels are falling, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 16:09
River Bride
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Bride.
Areas most at risk include Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre.
The forecast is dry for this evening.
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 31/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 12:03
River Bride
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Bride.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Bride, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre.
Flooding of property is expected from 01:00 PM on 31/10/2021.
Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are high and forecast to rise further at the Burton Bradstock gauge.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
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.
This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 31/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Mar 2020 12:45
River Bride
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 12:45 today, 05/03/20. Areas most at risk are Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre.
River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 06/03/20, or as the situation changes.