Flood Alert Info - The River Crouch from Noaks Bridge to Runwell
Area Description
The River Crouch from Noaks Bridge to Runwell, including Wickford.
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 27 Nov 2024 08:13
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Thursday 28th November. The River Crouch is rising in response to the rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for dry conditions after today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Our workforce are out checking flood defences and clearing weed screens. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Thursday 28th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:06
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow, Wednesday 13th March. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 13th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 09:55
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely in response to the overnight rain and the rain that continues to fall this morning, Sunday the 18th of February 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. The forecast is for further rain during this morning, Sunday the 18th of February, with the potential for some heavy showers. The rain is expected to clear off the East coast by early afternoon. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday the 19th of February and Tuesday the 20th of February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19th February or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 07:16
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Monday 13th November. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall that has fallen overnight and into this morning. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. The forecast is for rain through the rest of this morning, Monday 13th November, some of which is likely to be heavy. The rain is expected to clear by midday and remain dry for the afternoon and evening. There are likely to be some showers tomorrow, Tuesday 14th November. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on the morning of Tuesday 14th November 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2023 00:24
River Crouch
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 16 Jan 2023 09:07
River Crouch
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 25 Aug 2022 08:22
River Crouch
This message has been issued because there may be surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions during this morning's rush hour traffic today, Thursday 25th August. River levels are currently reacting to the heavy rainfall this morning, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. We will continue to monitor the situation as rivers react to this morning's rainfall. The forecast is for heavy rainfall to continue this morning which will pass quickly, but which may be intense and could lead to further surface water flooding. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Friday 26th August.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 07:23
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until this afternoon, Tuesday 5th October. River levels are expected to remain high in response to rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Noak Bridge and Wickford. River levels will remain high throughout today, Tuesday 5th October. The forecast is for lighter rainfall throughout today and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm this evening, Tuesday 5th October.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 18:05
River Crouch
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions from now and through this evening, Tuesday 20th July 2021. River levels are responding to intense thunderstorms. Areas most likely to be affected are low lying roads and riverside locations. The forecast is for intense thunderstorms moving South East through this evening, and it is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. Further heavy showers are also forecast tomorrow afternoon which are expected to be localised and not widespread. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Wednesday 21st July.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:10
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours, and into this afternoon, Sunday 31st January. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this afternoon, but no further significant rain forecast overnight, or tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 10:01
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Saturday 30th January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning, and into this afternoon, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:01
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Saturday 30 January. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:14
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Thursday 28th January. River levels remain high, due to high groundwater levels as the water moves through the catchment in response to recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this evening Thursday 28 January, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 06:34
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Thursday 28th January 2021. River levels are rising in response to current rainfall. 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 rainfall to continue through today with further heavy outbreaks to follow this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 18:00 today, Thursday 28th January.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 19:59
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely tonight, Thursday 14th January 2021. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels overnight. The forecast is for more settled weather tomorrow which should allow river levels to fall, however more rain is expected Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10:00, Friday 15th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 07:36
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Thursday 14th January. River levels are high and expected to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. 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 persistent rain this morning and showers into the afternoon, more settled on Friday but with further rainfall on Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Thursday 14 January.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 07:28
River Crouch
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Friday the 4th of December. River levels are currently high and rising, following the overnight rainfall, and are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. 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 light rainfall this morning and through Saturday the 5th of December. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 3pm on Friday the 4th of December.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 09:14
River Crouch
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now and through the rest of today, Sunday 15th November. River levels have risen due to the rainfall this morning. River levels are likely to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. It is possible that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area over the next few hours. The forecast is for further rainfall through this morning and into this afternoon before clearing by the evening. Tomorrow, Monday 16th November, is forecast to be mostly dry. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:03
River Crouch
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas over the next few hours and into this evening, Sunday 16th February 2020. The Rivers are starting to rise in response to recent rainfall. The forecast is for further rainfall during today, Sunday 16th February. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.