Flood Alert Info - River Gaunless
Area Description
River Gaunless and its tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 14:14
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels on watercourses in the River Gaunless catchment are high due to persistent and heavy rainfall.
River levels are expected to remain high on the River Gaunless and Oakley Cross Beck throughout this afternoon.
Flooding along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 07:04
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels on watercourses in the River Gaunless catchment are high due to persistent and heavy rainfall overnight. River levels are particularly high on the Oakley Cross Beck, West Auckland.
River levels are expected to continue rising in response to the heavy rain.
Flooding along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 AM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 13:57
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the River Gaunless due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 13:45 PM on 09/04/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast for throughout the day and 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 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:29
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the River Gaunless due to rainfall. River levels will be at their highest at 12:00 noon on Friday 09/02/2024. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. No property flooding is expected.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today. 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 6:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 15:47
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the Oakley Cross Beck due to heavy rainfall with levels expected to peak between 7 PM and 10 PM on 29/01/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Gaunless, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. 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 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:50
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Gaunless due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Gaunless, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
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 09:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 16:36
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the River Gaunless due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and farmland is possible from the afternoon of Thursday 7th December into Friday morning.
River levels will be elevated until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Further rain is forecast on the morning of Saturday 9th December, which may cause river levels to rise again.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and will issue any flood warnings if required.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Please 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 09:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 08:59
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are high on the River Gaunless from the overnight persistent rainfall and yesterday’s snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening.
River levels will remain high until this evening.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and will issue any flood warnings if required.
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 06:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 13:36
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the River Gaunless due to persistent rainfall and snowmelt.
Consequently, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and farmland is possible from the afternoon of Monday 4th December into Tuesday morning.
River levels will be elevated until tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and will issue any flood warnings if required.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Please 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 09:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:14
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 09:43
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 04:13
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 14 Aug 2023 20:13
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are rising on the River Gaunless due to heavy rainfall.
River levels are expected to peak around 08:00 PM on 14/08/2023 but will remain high overnight.
The rainfall is expected to continue until the early hours of the morning on 15/08/2023.
We have cleared the debris from trash screens 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.
We are not expecting to issue any flood warnings but are closely monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 15/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 19:58
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are forecasted to rise at the West Auckland Oakley Cross river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall tonight 03/08/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:30 and 09:00 tomorrow, 04/08/23. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We do not expect to issue Flood Warnings.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing trash screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 04/08/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 13:43
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have risen at the West Auckland Oakley Cross river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected/possible between 14:00 and 19:00 today, 02/08/23. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 02/08/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing trash screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 03/08/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:41
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
There have been some heavy showers this afternoon (Saturday 8th July) in the North East Area, but the potential for further heavy, possibly thundery, showers remains this evening and through the night which could bring high isolated totals. There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments. Therefore, the Flood Alert will remain in force overnight and we will provide a further update tomorrow morning.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 11:29
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
This message has been issued proactively ahead of heavy thundery showers that are forecast to move across the region between 11am and 12 midnight today (Sat 8th July) with the potential to bring high isolated totals.
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 16:44
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:34
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have risen at the Ramshaw and West Auckland Oakley Cross river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 13:30 today, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into tomorrow morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:22
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have risen at the Ramshaw and West Auckland Oakley Cross river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 13:30 today, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into tomorrow morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:04
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels continue to remain high on the River Gaunless as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall throughout Sunday (20/02/2022).
Levels at West Auckland and Bishop Auckland are expected to remain high overnight. Levels at Ramshaw Mill are beginning to fall.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:34
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have risen on the River Gaunless as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout Sunday afternoon.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. We expect river levels to continue to rise throughout Sunday afternoon and peak overnight into Monday morning (21/02/2022).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 18:47
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have been rising at the Ramshaw river gauge since mid-afternoon as a result of melting snow and are expected to peak at around 8pm. Consequently, flooding possible into this evening, (Monday 24th February). Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. The main area of concern is Ramshaw.
We do not currently expect to issue flood warnings but we are closely monitoring river levels and will take action if required.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:36
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels on the River Gaunless remain high as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend so we expect river levels to fall throughout the day (16/02/2020). Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation, Spring Gardens Dam is operating and our incident response staff are checking defences. This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:29
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels have risen on the River Gaunless as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, rivers will be high throughout Saturday evening, 15/02/2020, and into Sunday.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over this period.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:18
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are still rising at the Ramshaw river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall caused by Storm Ciara. Rain is expected to move out of the area by 12:00 today, 09/02/2020. However, low responding rivers may continue to rise into this evening.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated later this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 21:03
River Gaunless, Oakley Cross Beck
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ramshaw river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently River Gaunless levels will rise relatively rapidly through Saturday night, 08/02/20 into Sunday morning, 09/02/20. Flooding of properties/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast through Saturday night and Sunday, rain will be particularly heavy over high ground in the Pennines and the Cheviots.
We are closely monitoring the situation and issue any flood warnings as needed.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:30 on Sunday, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.