Flood Alert Info - River Cothi
Area Description
River Cothi catchment in Carmarthenshire.
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 6 Apr 2024 19:02
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 03:26
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 06:34
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall from Sunday the 17th of March. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 06:50
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 20:29
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from midnight. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal during Wednesday 21st February. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 17:32
South West
Storm Isha. A period of adverse weather is affecting this region today, Sunday the 21st of January 2024 from 6pm. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:54
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 8:00 AM on Tuesday the 2nd of January. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 17:42
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 5:30 PM on Monday the 1st of January. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 14:22
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 2:00 PM on Saturday the 30th of December. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 07:06
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 18:58
South West
Storm Debi is expected to affect this region from Sunday evening 12th November to Monday afternoon 13th November 2023. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 15:34
South West
Storm Ciaran is expected to affect this region from 8pm this evening, Wednesday 1st of November. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2023 09:25
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 4 PM Tuesday 31st October. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are high following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2023 23:50
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2023 05:50
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal . Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2023 05:30
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2023 02:27
South West
A band of heavy of rainfall has been affecting this region. River Levels are responding to this rainfall and are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2023 16:22
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 9:00PM on Friday the 13th of January. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 03:34
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. . We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 11:18
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall from today, Saturday the 8th of January 2023. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data’ on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 20:39
South West
A period of adverse weather] is expected to affect this region. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 13:43
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region . River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. . We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2022 06:20
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River levels have responded to recent rainfall. Further heavy rain is expected this morning, before clearing to showers. River levels are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2022 20:20
South West
Heavy rainfall is expected in the early hours of tomorrow morning, from 2:00AM until midday on Sunday 13th of February. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 48 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 10:00
South West
The heavy rainfall will ease throughout the day on Friday 29th October and river levels will start to fall, however further rainfall overnight into Saturday 30th October will return rivers above Alert level. Heavy rainfall is again forecast overnight into Sunday 31st October, therefore river levels will fluctuate throughout the weekend. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land over the weekend.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 17:11
South West
Heavy rainfall is expected overnight on Thursday 28th October and is forecast to continue until lunchtime on Friday 29th October. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 10:26
South West
The main band of rain has now cleared the area, but showery outbreaks are likely to occur throughout the morning and into the afternoon. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 12 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2021 20:56
South West
A band of heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Sunday 26th and early Monday 27th. The heaviest rainfall is expected to have cleared by 07:00 AM Monday 27th. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 12 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 8 May 2021 23:24
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 05:00AM on Sunday 9th of May. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 16:53
South West
River levels in the Cothi are already high on Wednesday 24th February. The heaviest rainfall has passed and river levels continue to drop slowly. A further band of heavier rainfall is expected early evening and although quantities are not significant this may keep river levels high in this area, they may rise again for a short period. With the existing ground conditions and river levels there is a low risk of flooding during the next 12 hours. We will update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 22:47
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 08:00 PM on Wednesday 24th February. The heaviest rainfall is expected to continue. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land on Tuesday 23rd February during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 09:50
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue through today Friday 19th February and most of Saturday 20th February and the prolonged nature raises the risk of significant impacts. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and exceptional rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours and over the weekend. Many rivers are already at elevated levels from rainfall earlier this week and will react to the quantities forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 22:02
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 06:00 AM on Thursday 18th February. The heaviest rainfall is expected to continue overnight. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land from Wednesday 17th February over the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:30
South West
Remaining very unsettled this evening, Wednesday 20th January, as Storm Christoph brings further heavy rain over the next few hours. This will increase river levels further. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land until Thursday 21st January. .
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 14:54
South West
Remaining very unsettled today Tuesday 19th January, as Storm Christoph brings further heavy rain this afternoon and especially overnight into Wednesday. Rain will continue throughout Wednesday, increasing river levels further. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land until Thursday 21st January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 18:00
South West
River levels are already high in this area and in many places ground conditions are saturated. Further rainfall is expected to arrive in the catchment tonight on Thursday 17th December and will continue until the early hours on Friday 18th December. A further band of heavy rain will arrive Friday morning and continue overnight to Saturday 19th December. This rainfall is expected to be very intense at times and there is a very high risk of flooding during Friday. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding is likely to continue over the weekend into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes. .
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 17:08
South West
Heavy rainfall is forecast from midnight tonight through until midday tomorrow, Wednesday 16th December 2020. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 14:19
South West
The rainfall is forecast to ease by 3 PM on Sunday 13th December. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land overnight
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 12:51
South West
River levels remain high from Saturday morning's rain, and ground conditions are saturated. The weather remains very unsettled, and there is a continuing risk of flooding. Isolated showers are possible through today Sunday 1st November. Further rainfall is then expected to arrive in the catchment overnight into Monday 2nd November accompanied by gale or severe gale force west or southwesterly winds. Successive bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding will increase and remain high into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 12:21
South West
River levels remain high from Saturday morning's rain, and ground conditions are saturated. The weather remains very unsettled, and there is a continuing risk of flooding. Isolated showers are possible through today Saturday 31st October. Further rainfall is then expected to arrive in the catchment overnight into Sunday 1st November accompanied by gale or severe gale force west or southwesterly winds. Successive bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding will increase and remain high into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 17:40
South West
River levels are already high in this area and in many places ground conditions are saturated. Further rainfall is expected to arrive in the catchment tonight on Friday 30th October and will continue through the night to Saturday morning the 31st October. This rainfall is expected to be very intense at times and there is a high risk of flooding during Saturday. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding is likely to continue over the weekend into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2020 19:19
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 10:00 AM on Friday the 30th of October, with the heaviest bursts occurring between midnight and 3:00 AM. The River Cothi is expected to reach a peak level between Pontynyswen and Pontargothi at about 5:00 AM on Friday the 30th of October. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 15:50
South West
This Flood Alert is for Sunday 4th October 2020. Heavy rain is forecast overnight and into Sunday morning before clearing Sunday lunchtime. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday. Natural Resources Wales will be monitoring the situation and will advise if further Flood Warnings are required as the event unfolds. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land over the weekend.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 06:25
South West
The arrival of Storm Francis has brought widespread rainfall to the catchment overnight. The heaviest rainfall is forecast to clear the area by approximately 08:30 AM on Tuesday 25th August, leaving only lighter isolated showers for the remainder of the morning. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 12:16
South West
Heavy rainfall associated with Storm Jorge is impacting the area. The rainfall is forecast to continue overnight until 5am on Saturday 29th February. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land over the weekend.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:09
South West
The heaviest rainfall has now cleared the area, but further showers are expected overnight into Monday 17th February. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land overnight, over the weekend.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:25
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 9:30AM on Sunday the 16th of February. Rain is expected to be largely continuous over this period with some higher intensity bursts expected during Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 13:29
South West
The rainfall is forecast to 2pm on Sunday 9th February. Heavy showers are expected to continue as Storm Ciara takes hold. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.