Flood Warning Info - The River Stour from Boxted to Dedham
Area Description
The River Stour from Boxted to Dedham, including Stratford St Mary.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:53
Stour
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 5 November 2023. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are Stratford St Mary and Dedham. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday 6 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2023 09:19
Stour
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Sunday 5 November. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the area of Lamarsh. Areas most at risk are Stratford St Mary and Dedham. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 5 November.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2023 13:25
Stour
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Friday 3 November 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Stratford St Mary and Dedham. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:48
Stour
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 21 Oct 2023 12:20
Stour
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Saturday 21st October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise throughout the day. Areas most at risk are Stratford St Mary and Dedham. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further unsettled weather through the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are assisting emergency services and local authorities to respond. We will update this message on Sunday 22nd October 2023 or as the situation changes.