Flood Warning Info - River Winniford at Chideock
Area Description
North Chideock, Fairfax and Main Street Chideock.
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 21 Feb 2024 11:49
River Winniford
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Winniford due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include North Chideock, Fairfax and Main Street Chideock.
Flooding is expected at North Chideock, Fairfax and Main Street Chideock from 1:00 PM on 21/02/2024. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. River levels are rising rapidly at the Chideock gauge.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 8:00 PM on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 12:12
River Winniford
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Winniford due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include North Chideock, Fairfax and Main Street Chideock.
River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are rising rapidly at the Chideock gauge.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 03:31
River Winniford
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Winniford after tonights heavy rainfall. 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 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 22:44
River Winniford
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Winniford and rainfall will continue until 01:00 AM on 21/10/2021
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.