Flood Warning Info - River Wriggle at Chetnole
Area Description
Withyhook Farm to Deep Ford Lane including Heneford Mill, Neals Lane, Mill Lane, Back Lane, Ford Court and Manor Farm.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2025 23:43
River Wriggle
Rising river levels are causing flooding tonight as a result of heavy rainfall today.
Flooding is expected tonight, Sunday 26/01/2025.
Areas most at risk include Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight but river levels will remain high. Showers are forecast from Monday morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2 PM on 27/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 15:06
River Wriggle
Rapidly rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Flooding is expected from 3:15 PM on 25/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wriggle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later this evening and overnight, and we expect river levels to drop at that time. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 00:17
River Wriggle
Rising river levels are high and rising on the river Wriggle at Chetnole due to heavy rainfall tonight. Flooding is expected overnight on Monday 30 September.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wriggle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
Further flooding is expected tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Refer to local authority website for road closures. Take care when driving through flood water and do not put yourself at risk.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:00
River Wriggle
River levels have risen rapidly on the River Wriggle due to the forecast heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wriggle, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
The band of heavy and persistent rain will clear overnight and river levels are expected to fall. The forecast for tomorrow, Friday, will be mostly dry but with possible isolated light showers. The weekend is forecast to be generally dry.
If you have not already done so please consider activating any property flood protection products, and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and our incident response staff have cleared weed screens. Please avoid contact with floodwater, and avoid using footpaths and roads affected by flooding.
This message will be updated by 4:00pm on Friday 5/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 22:17
River Wriggle
River levels are falling on the River Wriggle.
Areas most at risk include Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of roads and low lying land will continue.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow
River levels are now falling steadily.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 04:42
River Wriggle
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Wriggle due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wriggle, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.
Flooding of property is expected from 04:35 AM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
River levels are rising.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
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 12:00 noon on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 17:43
River Wriggle
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 19 Dec 2022 15:58
River Wriggle
River levels are predicted to rise again at the Chetnole river gauge as a result of overnight heavy rain.
Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and properties is possible.
On the morning of 20/12/22, we expect flooding to affect the Chubbs Farm area and at Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole; please ensure you avoid the ford.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. If you have further detailed information please let us know.
Please plan your routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded and refer to the local authority website for local road closures.
From 17:00 19/12/2022 until Boxing Day the flood warning service will be automated due to industrial action. We are unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2022 20:17
River Wriggle
River levels have risen at the Chetnole river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and potentially properties is imminent. River levels may peak over the next few hours but rise again after the heavy rainfall and so the risk remains overnight, between 18/12/22 and 19/12/22. We expect flooding to affect the Chubbs Farm area and at Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole; please ensure you avoid the ford.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. If you have further detailed information please let us know.
Please plan your routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated on 19/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 08:57
River Wriggle
River levels are rising quickly at the Chetnole river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall this morning, 31/10/21. Consequently, flooding of property is possible today 31/10/21. We expect flooding to affect Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area. No further showers are forecast for today and we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, 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 by 13:00 on Monday, 01/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:33
River Wriggle
River levels rose last night at the Chetnole river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and is forecast to decrease throughout today 21/10/21. Flooding of property is possible. We expect flooding to affect Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area. Flooding is also possible at properties in the industrial estate area in Yetminster. Dry weather is forecast today and we expect river levels to stabilise and begin to decline throughout today, 21/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please consider keeping property flood resilience equipment in place. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Friday, 22/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2021 22:52
River Wriggle
River levels are rising quickly at the Chetnole river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and is forecast to peak at midnight tonight before falling during the morning of the 21 October 2021. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area. Flooding is also possible at properties in the industrial estate area in Yetminster. Further rainfall forecast until around midnight tonight and we expect river levels to remain high into Thursday, 21/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Thursday, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.