Flood Alert Info - River Teise area from Lamberhurst to Goudhurst
Area Description
River Teise area from Lamberhurst to Goudhurst, including the River Bewl and tributaries of the River Teise.
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 06:10
Teise
River levels are rising as a result of overnight heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected at this time. Flooding is possible from 06:00 this morning 09/10/24.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later today 09/10/2024, and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 06:47
Teise
Due to heavy rain observed in the early hours of Monday morning flooding of roads and low lying land is possible throughout today, property flooding is not expected. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Teise particularly in Lamberhurst. Weather conditions are expected to improve Monday evening and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring debris screens are clear.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 18:28
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lamberhurst. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Monday morning. We expect river levels to peak Lamberhurst on Monday afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be prepared for further flood warnings and consider acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. River levels will remain high until Tuesday morning. This message will be updated by 10pm on Monday 26 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:33
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall this evening, Thursday 4th January 2024. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 11pm and will continue overnight and into early Friday morning. Flooding is possible on low lying land and roads along the River Teise at Lamberhurst and Goudhurst.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall is forecast during the early hours of Friday 5th January. We expect river levels to remain high overnight but should reduce by Friday morning.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11am on Friday 5th January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:56
Teise
River levels have risen on the Teise. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Teise, particularly around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads along the River Teise from 05:00 PM on 02/01/2024. After a drier day on Wednesday, further rainfall is forecast from Thursday and into Friday. River levels are expected to remain high throughout this week
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions whilst considering putting your flood plan into action. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 17:03
Teise
River levels are rising on the River Teise due to today's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Teise, particularly around Lamberhurst from 17:30 PM 12/12/2023.
Heavy showers continue throughout the afternoon before lighter rain through Wednesday.
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.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:13
Teise
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 Jan 2023 16:19
Teise
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 31 Dec 2022 18:49
Teise
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 08:41
Teise
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to continue today until this evening, 17 November, along the River Teise around Lamberhurst. Rainfall is expected to clear this morning and weather conditions should then remain dry until Saturday 19 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are assessing the flood impacts from this event. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 9pm on 17 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:16
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected from 9pm on Wednesday 16 November and will continue overnight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Teise particularly in Lamberhurst. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours until 1am on Thursday 17 November. We expect river levels to remain high overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 17 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 16:06
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected between 5pm and 9pm today, Sunday 6th November 2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Teise, particularly in Lamberhurst.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and we are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday 7th November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2022 20:03
Teise
This Flood Alert will remain in force overnight tonight, Thursday 3 November 2022 and into tomorrow, Friday 4 November 2022. The River Teise remains high following the heavy rain earlier on Thursday. The river level is now receding sharply at Lamberhurst and is showing signs of peaking in the Horsmonden area.
There will be further heavy showers overnight tonight and these could keep river levels high into Friday, but not higher than that experienced on Thursday 3 November 2022. Any flood impacts should be confined to fields, footpaths and roads. The internal flooding to property is not expected.
This message will be updated again by 8am on Friday 4 November 2022.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2022 07:33
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected between 9:00 and 13:00 on Thursday 3 November 2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Teise particularly in Lamberhurst.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over this morning, Thursday 3 November 2022. We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. This message will be updated by 18:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 22:23
Teise
River levels are high a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday morning. Flooding of roads and low lying land along the River Teise is possible. River levels are however expected to continue to fall overnight into Monday morning, 28 December. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further heavy showers are possible overnight but are not expected to cause significant impacts. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 17:57
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 07:00 am tomorrow, 27/12/20 from local rivers. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and roads along the River Teise in Lamberhurst. Impacts are expected to be limited to low lying land and roads along rivers in the area. However, if more rain falls than forecast, the outcome might be worse. We will monitor rainfall and provide updates early in the morning as required. Further rainfall is forecast later on Monday 28/12/20 and more details will follow later as necessary.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 16:58
Teise
The River Teise has responded to further rainfall overnight and will remain high during the day, Friday 4 December. Levels in most locations will be slightly lower than that experienced on Monday 16 November. The peak has passed at Lamberhurst and Goudhurst and levels are falling steadily. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10pm this evening, Friday 4 December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 08:16
Teise
The River Teise has responded to further rainfall overnight and will remain high during the day, Friday 4 December. Levels in most locations will be slightly lower than that experienced on Monday 16 November. The peak should register around Lamberhurst at 10am and near Goudhurst by late morning. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property, although the Flood Alert for the Horsmonden to Yalding sections, is a possibility. This Flood Alert will be updated by 5pm this evening, Friday 4 December.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2020 18:34
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall during Thursday 3 December. Flooding of roads and low lying land is a possibility at any location near the river around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst, and is expected between 11:00 pm on Thursday 3 December and Friday evening. Peak levels will be similar to any flooding experienced on 15 November 2020. The internal flooding of properties is not expected at this point. We currently expect river levels to stabilise on Friday but may rise again over the weekend with more wet weather due on Saturday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and checking on river structures.
Please take care near the river and on flooded roads. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Friday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 18:12
Teise
River levels are continuing to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land close to the River Teise is expected to continue through the night, Sunday 15 November and into Monday 16 November around Bartley Mill, Lamberhurst and low lying land near Goudhurst. We do not expect flooding of property at this stage. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. This message will be updated by 8am on Monday 16 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 07:52
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land close to the River Teise is expected from 10:00 am today, Sunday 15 November around Bartley Mill, Lamberhurst and low lying land near Goudhurst. We do not expect flooding of property at this stage. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers . This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 15 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 20:02
Teise
River levels have risen considerably during the day and a Flood Warning has been issued. Levels are forecast to peak at 9pm this evening on Thursday 5 March. Rainfall is expected to clear by 10pm and no further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message by 10am on Friday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 12:47
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Teise between Lamberhurst and Goudhurst as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 4pm today, Thursday 5th March. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Teise particularly in Lamberhurst. We do not expect flooding of property at this stage. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 8pm, Thursday 5th March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 05:26
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Subsequently flooding of low lying land and farmland is possible throughout Monday 17 February, particularly around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation, our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 6pm on Monday 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 01:01
Teise
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Subsequently flooding of low lying land and farmland is possible throughout Monday 17 February, particularly around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation, our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:45
Teise
River levels have risen due to heavy rainfall overnight and are expected to react to further rainfall early on Sunday morning, 16 February. This is expected to cause continued flooding of low lying land and farmland from early on Sunday morning, 16 February, particularly around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst. There is a possibility that a Flood Warning may be issued for Lamberhurst on Sunday morning, depending on the amount and intensity of rainfall experienced. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation, our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 20:20
Teise
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. This is expected to cause flooding of low lying land and farmland from early on Sunday morning, 16 February, particularly around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst. There is a possibility that a Flood Warning may be issued for Lamberhurst on Sunday morning, depending on the amount and intensity of rainfall we see on Saturday night and Sunday morning, 16 February. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our incident response staff are out over the weekend, checking on structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:33
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is expected around Lamberhurst and Goudhurst commencing late evening today, Saturday 15 February, and throughout Sunday 16 February. There is a possibility this will be escalated to a Flood Warning in Lamberhurst on Sunday morning depending on the quantity of rainfall on Saturday night and Sunday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be out over the weekend, checking on structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 8 pm today, Saturday 15 February.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 17:45
Teise
River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall earlier today, Thursday 13/02/2020. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river is expected to continue this evening, particularly around Lamberhurst. Property flooding is not expected.
We currently expect river levels to fall overnight tonight. Further isolated showers are possible this evening but generally the weather conditions should remain relatively dry. Further rainfall is expected on Friday evening and we are expecting further impacts as a result of Storm Dennis over the weekend. Please avoid walking along low-lying farmland or footpaths near the watercourses. We are carefully monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 10am on 14/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 09:20
Teise
River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall this morning, Thursday 13/02/2020. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river is possible from 10am this morning, particularly in Lamberhurst. Property flooding is not expected.
The heavy persistent rain overnight has now cleared but further isolated heavy showers are forecast during the day today. We currently expect river levels to peak around midday but flooding of low-lying ground is likely to remain until later this evening, 13/02/2020. Please avoid walking along low-lying farmland or footpaths near the watercourses. We are monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 5pm on 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 03:49
Teise
River levels have risen due to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible along the River Teise, particularly in Lamberhurst.
Further rainfall is forecast during the coming days and we will issue any warning messages if the situation worsens. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners and clearing trash screens. Please plan driving routes accordingly and avoid footpaths near watercourses. This message will be updated by 2pm on Saturday 21/12/19
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 04:18
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall overnight Thursday 19/12/19 into Friday 20/12/19. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning 20/12/19 along the River Teise, particularly in Lamberhurst. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point but we recommend checking property level protection ahead of rainfall, as if we receive higher totals, deployment may be required.
Further rainfall is forecast during the coming days and we will issue any warning messages if the situation worsens. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners and clearing trash screens. Please plan driving routes accordingly and avoid footpaths near watercourses. This message will be updated at 13:00 on 20/12/19
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 18:16
Teise
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall expected overnight Thursday 19/12/19 into Friday 20/12/19. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 05:00 tomorrow 20/12/19 along the River Teise particularly in Lamberhurst. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point but we recommend checking property level protection ahead of rainfall, as if we receive higher totals, deployment may be required.
Further rainfall is forecast during the coming days and we will issue any warning messages if the situation worsens. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners and clearing trash screens.
Please plan driving routes accordingly and avoid footpaths near watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 20/12/19.