Flood Warning Info - River Bride from Long Bredy to Burton Bradstock
Area Description
Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 19:04
River Bride
River levels are rising rapidly due to recent rainfall, and are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected from 7:00 PM on 24/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Bride, with low lying land and roads 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.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please consider activating any property flood protection products and 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. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 17:57
River Bride
River levels are rising on the River Bride due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney, Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre and Freshwater Beach Holiday Park.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
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 4:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2024 17:29
River Bride
River levels are remaining high 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.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. River levels are remaining high, and the risk of flooding remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 5:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2024 18:05
River Bride
River levels are forecast to rise 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 is affecting Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre from 5:00 AM on 21/02/2024.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
River levels are forecast to rise.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 5:00 PM on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 02:45
River Bride
River levels have risen on the River Bride due to heavy rainfall.
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.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 14:50
River Bride
River levels are rising steadily on the River Bride due to heavy rainfall.
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 is expected at Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre from 02:45 PM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are rising at the Burton Bradstock gauge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
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 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:30
River Bride
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.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 06:16
River Bride
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.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
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.