Flood Warning Info - Severn Estuary at Oldbury-on-Severn, Oldbury Naite and Littleton Warth areas
Area Description
Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 20:38
Severn Estuary
This flood warning is for Tuesday morning's tide at 8:30 AM which higher than normal due to unsettled weather with westerly force 6 winds and large waves. Flood warning thresholds are not being crossed during this evenings tide.
Areas most at risk include the Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme.
0.57 m above tide tables, with westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 16:55
Severn Estuary
Tuesday morning's tide at 8:30 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather.
Areas most at risk include the Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 8.31 mAODN at 8:30 AM on 12/03/2024, which is 0.30 m above tide tables, with south-westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables).
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 19:19
Severn Estuary
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.