Flood Warning Info - River Brit at Skilling Playing Fields and West Bay Road Nursery
Area Description
CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport.
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.
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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 30 Sep 2024 01:28
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly in the River Brit due to tonight's heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport. Flooding of property is possible.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Consider putting your flood plan into action. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2024 18:04
River Brit
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Brit.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport.
Flooding is affecting CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport from 4:00 AM on 21/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
River levels are expected to remain high.
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 7 Dec 2023 15:42
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Brit due to todays heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport. Flooding of property is possible and further rainfall is forecast. 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 07:07
River Brit
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Brit due to overnight heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport. Flooding of property is possible and further rainfall is forecast. We are monitoring the 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 2 Nov 2023 01:46
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 20 Oct 2021 23:59
River Brit
River levels have risen on the River Brit due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around CW Groves and Sons Nursery and the Skilling Playing fields and Football pitch in Bridport.
Flooding of property is possible from 01:00 AM on 21/10/2021.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast, gradually clearing by 03:00 AM.
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.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
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.