Flood Warning Info - River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster
Area Description
Properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster.
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 29 Sep 2024 23:28
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly in the River Brit due tonights heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are at Newtown and the Southgate Old Mill area Beaminster. Flooding of property is possible. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 11:27
River Brit
River levels are rising on the River Brit due to heavy rainfall.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this afternoon on 07/12/2023 between 11:30 AM and 01:00 PM.
Further rain this afternoon is expected to cause the river level to rise overnight peaking at 07:00 AM on 08/12/2023.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster.
Flooding is affecting properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster from 11:30 AM on 07/12/2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are rising.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation.
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 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 03:15
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Brit due to tonights heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are at Newtown and the Southgate Old Mill area. Flooding of property is possible between 03:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 04/12/2023. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2023 23:43
River Brit
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 28 Oct 2023 17:12
River Brit
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 9 May 2023 18:58
River Brit
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 18 Dec 2022 16:10
River Brit
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Brit due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster.
River levels are expected to remain high until 19/12/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
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 10:00 AM on 19/12/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2022 23:10
River Brit
River levels are high and rising on the River Brit due to the heavy rainfall this evening. Flooding is forecast to affect locations on the River Brit at Newtown, Southgate Old Mill and Beaminster. 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. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 27/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 21:56
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Brit and rainfall will continue until 01:00 AM on 21/10/2021
Areas most at risk are at Newtown and the Southgate Old Mill area.
Flooding of property is possible between 10:00 PM and 03:00 AM on 21/10/2021.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2021, or as the situation changes.