Flood Alert Info - Fluvial River Crane

Area Description

The River Crane at Hillingdon, Southall, Cranford, Feltham and Twickenham.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Alert

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Flood Alert History

Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 17:49
River Crane
River levels remain high on the River Crane due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding may continue to affect locations near the Yeading Brook; Crane, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Cranford Park. Further light rainfall is forecast this evening, but no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking rivers for blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 10:41
River Crane
We have seen heavy rain across the area overnight into Monday 23 September. Rising river levels throughout the morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Yeading Brook, Crane; with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Cranford Park. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this morning, Monday 23 September. Weather conditions are expected to improve through afternoon and no further flooding is expected. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4PM Monday 23 September, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 20:18
River Crane
Heavy rain has fallen over West London today, Sunday 9 February and river levels are rising. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible overnight into Monday 10 February along the Duke of Northumberland River in Twickenham. Impacts from the River Crane are not expected. Please note, under normal conditions this amount of rain would not lead to a Flood Alert being issued for this area. However due to an ongoing project to replace the weir on the River Crane at Mereway, our staff are managing flows down the River Crane as would usually happen. This is a Flood Alert to let you know the Duke of Northumberland River may be higher than normal whilst this occurs. Please avoid using low lying footpaths along the river during this time. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.