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.


Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 14:31
Severn Estuary
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 20:45 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.56 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.49 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, but may apply two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme. Peak levels will be higher than the tide this morning, 11/03/20. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing flood gates. Take care along beaches, promenades and roads as large waves can be dangerous. Please install property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated on 12/03/20.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 18:43
Severn Estuary
Strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge are forecast. The first high water is at 08:45 on Tuesday 11th February and the forecast tide level is 8.26 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 6 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Flooding may occur for about 2 hours either side of high water. Flooding is possible for the Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Tuesday, or as the situation changes.