Flood Alert Info - The River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook
Area Description
The River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook at Southend.
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 08:18
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 is rising in response to the rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside areas of the Eastwood Brook around the A1015, Rayleigh Road, and Prittle Brook along Manchester Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. 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 18 Feb 2024 09:58
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to remain high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas of the Eastwood Brook around the A1015, Rayleigh Road, and Prittle Brook along Manchester Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for further rain during this morning, Sunday 18 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 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Monday 19 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 19:13
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this evening Thursday 4th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to current rainfall. Areas most at risk are Eastwood Brook around Rayleigh Road and Eastwoodbury Lane areas, Laurence Industrial Estate, Sutton Court Drive, Oak Road, Hall Road and St Andrews Road in Rochford. River levels will likely continue to rise this evening in response to further rain but then fall quickly overnight. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days with further rain showers throughout the week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 5th January.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 15:34
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 12th December 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. 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. We will update this message on Wednesday 13th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 07:04
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 riverside areas of the Eastwood Brook around the A1015, Rayleigh Road, and Prittle Brook along Manchester Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. 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 2 Nov 2023 05:44
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 01:13
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 21 Oct 2021 14:06
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels are currently high. Areas most at risk are riverside areas of the Eastwood Brook around the A1015, Rayleigh Road, and Prittle Brook along Manchester Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. The forecast is for light rainfall during the day and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 2pm tomorrow, Friday 22nd October.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 07:23
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until mid morning today, Tuesday 5th October. River levels are expected to remain high in response to rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas of the Eastwood Brook around the A1015, Rayleigh Road, and Prittle Brook along Manchester Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. 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 18 Jun 2021 11:35
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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, Friday 18th June 2021. Water levels in the Prittle Brook are reacting quickly (rising and dropping sharply) in response to bands of rainfall crossing the area today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for slow-moving bands of heavy rainfall to cross the area 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 will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 19th June 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:34
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 08:33
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 the 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 14 Jan 2021 07:36
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 07:34
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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 5 Mar 2020 15:46
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now until tomorrow, Friday 6th March 2020, because river levels in Prittle Brook are rising due to the steady rainfall through the day. River levels are expected to continue to rise slowly into this evening. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days with spells of rain. 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 14:51
Roach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook
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.