Flood Alert Info - The Mardyke to the River Thames at Purfleet
Area Description
The Mardyke to the River Thames at Purfleet.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 08:08
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow, Thursday 14th March. River levels have peaked and should start to fall soon. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet-on-Thames. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. 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, Thursday 14th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2024 09:58
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 3rd March and in to Monday 4th March. River levels are currently high, but are starting to drop back down to more normal levels. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet-on-Thames. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. The forecast is for no significant rainfall today or Monday 4th March. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 4th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 09:30
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Saturday 2nd March. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet-on-Thames. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for patchy showers today, Saturday 2nd March, but drier conditions tomorrow and Monday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 3rd March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 09:14
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 24th February. River levels remain high following recent rainfall but should slowly fall over the course of today. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet-on-Thames. The forecast is for no significant rainfall on Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th February. 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 10am tomorrow, Sunday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:38
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 23rd February. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet-on-Thames. The forecast is for no significant rainfall 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 the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:41
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 19 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for light showers this morning, Monday 19 February, which are expected to clear by lunchtime leaving the rest of the day dry. Tuesday 20 February is expected to be a dry day. 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 Tuesday 20 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 15:22
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads, and riverside areas is likely in response to the rain that has fallen overnight and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to remain high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture through this afternoon, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. 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 12 Feb 2024 11:36
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 12 February 2024. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a dry day today, with light rainfall possible tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 13 February.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:36
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 11 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. Rain is expected throughout Sunday which may be persistent and locally heavy in places. The forecast is for drier conditions as we move into next week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12 February.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:52
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 10th February 2024. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for further rainfall is expected overnight. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:28
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 9th February 2024. The River Mardyke is rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for further rainfall and isolated showers throughout today and remaining unsettled into the weekend. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 13:01
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 6th January. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later tomorrow. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal over the next few days. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for the next few days with some isolated showers possible into the weekend. 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, Sunday 7th January.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 08:06
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this morning Friday 5th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to current rainfall. River levels are likely to continue to rise this morning in response to further rain, but then fall quickly today. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. 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, Saturday 6th January.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:27
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 3rd January, and into tomorrow. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground, but should stabilise soon. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days with further rain showers through the week. It is likely that we may need to issue more flood alerts for a wider area, over the next few days. 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, Thursday 4th January.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:49
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to remain until tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground but should stabilise soon. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. 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 with further rain showers through the week. 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 on Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 07:34
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 20th December 2023. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today, following Tuesday's rain. 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 but no significant rainfall. 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 Thursday 21st December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 07:37
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 13th 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 Thursday 14th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:29
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 10th December 2023. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for scattered showers for the next few 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 Monday 11th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 11:54
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Thursday 16 November. River levels remain higher than normal after recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and evening, Thursday 16 November. Tomorrow is due to be a dryer day but further rain is forecast for this weekend, some of which could be heavy. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday 17 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 08:12
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Wednesday 15th November 2023. River levels remain higher than normal after the rainfall yesterday. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for a dry day today, Wednesday 15th November. However further rain associated with a weather front is forecast for Thursday and Friday, with some of this due to be heavy. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Thursday 16th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 09:26
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 14th November 2023. River levels are steady but remain higher than normal following recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for some showers through today, Tuesday 14th November, some of which could be heavy at times. Further showers are also possible on Wednesday, with the outlook remaining unsettled for the rest of the week.
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 Wednesday 15th November 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 08:42
Mardyke
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 30 Mar 2023 11:15
Mardyke
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 10 Mar 2023 09:25
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Friday 10 March. River levels are gradually rising, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for rain through today, followed by a dry day tomorrow, but then further rain pushing in Saturday evening into Sunday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 11 December.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 11:40
Mardyke
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 24 Dec 2022 08:53
Mardyke
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 19 Dec 2022 11:19
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 19th December 2022. River levels are gently rising, and may remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. There may be some further light rainfall overnight. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 20th December.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 09:31
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now into tomorrow, Tuesday 28th December 2021. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for drier conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update as necessary. We will update this message by 10am on Tuesday 28th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 09:38
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now into tomorrow, Monday 27th December 2021. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and overnight to which river levels are likely to react. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update as necessary. We will update this message by 10am Monday 27th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 09:01
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now into tomorrow, Sunday 26th December 2021. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and overnight to which river levels are likely to react. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update as necessary. We will update this message by 10am Sunday 26th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2021 08:31
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels are currently high, 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 along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. 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 not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 23 October.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 14:43
Mardyke
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 low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. 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 8 Feb 2021 07:47
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Monday 8th February, and over the next few days. River levels are currently high and are expected to remain high tomorrow. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for further rain and snow across the remainder of this week. 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, Tuesday 9th February.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:14
Mardyke
This message has been issued because flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Sunday 7th February and into tomorrow. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate and are monitoring river level response. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next four days with snow forecast. 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 required.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 08:06
Mardyke
This message has been issued because flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Saturday the 6th of February, and into tomorrow. River levels are starting to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate and are monitoring river level response. The forecast is for further rainfall today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9pm tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 08:15
Mardyke
This message has been issued because flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Friday 5th February. River levels remain high. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate and are monitoring river level response. The forecast is dry for today, with further rainfall expected over the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 08:02
Mardyke
This message has been issued because flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Thursday 4th February, and into tomorrow. River levels remain high, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate and are monitoring river level response. The forecast is for further rainfall throughout today, which will maintain high water levels. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:24
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today Wednesday 3 February and into tomorrow. River levels are currently high and expected to remain high for the next few days. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for further rain forecast for today and 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 2 Feb 2021 07:33
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions over the rest of today, Tuesday 2nd February and into tomorrow. 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 further rain today and 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 1 Feb 2021 09:15
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Monday 1st February, and into tomorrow. 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 dry conditions today, with further rain forecast for 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 31 Jan 2021 09:17
Mardyke
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 31January. 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 afernoon 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 09:45
Mardyke
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 29 Jan 2021 08:53
Mardyke
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, a flood warning is already in force for the Mardyke. 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 16:05
Mardyke
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 28th 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 10:21
Mardyke
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 responding to the overnight rain and will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for rainfall to continue through this morning 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 19 Jan 2021 07:55
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, and into this evening, Tuesday 19th January. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain 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 an unsettled period over the next few days, with periods of heavy rain during Wednesday and Thursday possible. 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 6pm on Tuesday 19th January.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:35
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely tonight, Monday 18th January 2021 and through the rest of the week. River levels are currently high and responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for rain to move across the region this evening followed by heavy and persistent rain from Tuesday evening through until Thursday morning. This is likely to cause the river levels to once again become elevated. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00 Tuesday 19th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 09:31
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Monday 18th January, and for the next few days. River levels are remaining high and responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are along the River Mardyke between North Stifford and Purfleet. We are working hard to resolve an issue with the sluice which is restricting the river draining out to sea through the Mardyke Sluice as quickly as expected. The forecast is for a dry day for most of Monday, but persistent rainfall will arrive Monday evening, throughout the night and into Tuesday morning. 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 Monday 18th January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 18:07
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this evening, Sunday 17th January and through the coming week. River levels are currently high and responsive to further rainfall. We are working hard to resolve an issue with the sluice which is preventing the river draining out to sea through the Mardyke Sluice as quickly as expected. The forecast is for dry conditions through until tomorrow afternoon when further rainfall is expected. 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 11am on Monday 18th January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 08:01
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, and into this evening, Sunday 17th January. River levels are remaining high as the water moves through the system in response to the recent rainfall and snow melt. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for dry conditions today and through until tomorrow afternoon where further rainfall is expected. 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 6pm on Sunday 17th January.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:33
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely tonight, Saturday 16th January 2021 and over the next few days. River levels remain high and remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for a dry day tomorrow, Sunday 17th January 2021, followed by further rainfall from Monday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00 Sunday 17th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 07:10
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Saturday 16th January. River levels are currently high and will remain high over the next few days. Levels will further respond to the expected snow and rainfall today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for persistent rain and snow showers this morning, with more settled weather later today and tomorrow. 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 Saturday 16th January.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 17:48
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 15th January 2021 and over the next few days. The River Mardyke is rising steadily in response to recent rainfall. The forecast is for a cold dry night tonight, Friday 15th January 2021. Snow is expected to fall during tomorrow which could further elevate levels. Sunday and Monday are likely to remain dry before another weather front crosses the country on Tuesday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9:00 on Saturday 16th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:20
Mardyke
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 15th January. River levels are high and continue to rise in response to the recent rainfall working its way through the system. 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 today, which will allow river levels to lower, however, further heavy rainfall expected throughout 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 Friday 15th January.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 20:00
Mardyke
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 continuing to rise following the rainfall today. 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. A flood warning has also been issued for the River Mardyke. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10:00, Friday 15th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 07:35
Mardyke
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 28 Dec 2020 07:55
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 28th December 2020. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 18:00 28th December 2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 16:49
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Sunday 27th December through to Monday 28th December. River levels are expected to continue to rise. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 19:16
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through the evening and overnight into Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:44
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Thursday 24th December. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today following the rain overnight. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for showers today moving into more settled weather over the next few days. 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 24 December.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2020 16:47
Mardyke
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, Wednesday 9th December. 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 light rain and scattered showers tonight, and into tomorrow, Wednesday 9th 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 by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 9th December.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2020 09:33
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Wednesday 9th December. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and will be 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 dry conditions for the rest of today which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 5pm today, Tuesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 16:17
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely from now until tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 8th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today and tomorrow, and responsive to any 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 dry conditions overnight, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 09:53
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Monday 7th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today and tomorrow, and responsive to any 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 dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 7th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 16:41
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Monday 7th December. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and will take a few days to return to normal. 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 for the rest of today and tomorrow, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 7th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 09:32
Mardyke
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, Sunday 6th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today and tomorrow, and responsive to any 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 occasional light showers through today Sunday 6th 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 by 5pm today, Sunday 6th December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 17:27
Mardyke
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Sunday 6th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels overnight but will remain high and responsive to any 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 further light rainfall tonight and through Sunday 6th 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 by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 6th December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 10:39
Mardyke
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, Saturday the 5th of December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today but will remain high and responsive to any 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 further light rainfall today and through Sunday the 6th 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 by 5pm today, Saturday the 5th of December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 16:29
Mardyke
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 4th December. River levels are currently high due to today's rainfall, and are expected to remain high overnight. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further light rainfall tomorrow, Saturday 5th 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 by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 5th December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 11:37
Mardyke
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 4th December. River levels are currently high due to the overnight, and early morning rainfall, but 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 today, and through Saturday 5th 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 by 5pm today, Friday 4th December.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 08:48
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas today, Monday 16th November. River levels have risen in response to yesterday's rain. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today, Monday 16th November, but with the chance of a few light showers later on. Tomorrow is forecast to be 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 6 Mar 2020 17:06
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now into tomorrow, Saturday 7th March. River levels have risen due to recent rainfall. River levels are likely to remain high in response to the recent rainfall. 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 dry conditions overnight however river levels will remain high through into Saturday. 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 6 Mar 2020 08:56
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now throughout today, Friday 6th March. River levels have risen due to the rainfall yesterday, Thursday 5th March. River levels are expected to stabilise later today. 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 no significant rain for the next two days and river levels should begin to fall later today. 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 1 Mar 2020 18:24
Mardyke
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, Monday 02/03/2020. River levels are below flood alert threshold, however, there is the potential for a band of heavy rain crossing over tonight from around 3am Monday 02/03/2020 which may result in further river response. This flood alert will remain in force until the situation is assessed tomorrow, Monday 02/03/2020. 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. 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 1 Mar 2020 09:01
Mardyke
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 this afternoon, Sunday 01/03/2020. River levels are beginning to fall but will remain responsive to further rainfall. 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. 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 29 Feb 2020 18:00
Mardyke
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 Saturday 29/02/2020. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. 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. 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 18 Feb 2020 09:30
Mardyke
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, Tuesday 18th February. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days but no significant rainfall expected. 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 17 Feb 2020 18:04
Mardyke
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 morning, Tuesday 18th February. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today and into tomorrow. The forecast is for conditions to remain dry and windy, with some showers through Tuesday 18th February, but these are not expected to be heavy. 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 17 Feb 2020 12:45
Mardyke
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, Monday 17th February. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today and into tomorrow. The forecast is for conditions to remain dry and windy, with some showers through Tuesday 18th February, but these are not expected to be heavy. 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 18:08
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. Rain is now starting to clear from the region, Sunday 16th February 2020, with only scattered showers forecast overnight into tomorrow. River levels are rising in response to recent rainfall. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense. 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 24 Dec 2019 11:03
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. 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 23 Dec 2019 16:48
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there remains a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are stable but remain high and will be responsive to any further rainfall. The forecast is for dry conditions overnight followed by light rainfall tomorrow, Tuesday 24th December 2019. River levels are stable but some standing water will remain on roads and fields. 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 23 Dec 2019 10:16
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there remains a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside properties. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast for Monday 23rd December 2019, is to be largely dry. River levels have dropped but some standing water will remain on roads and fields. 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 22 Dec 2019 09:02
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast for today, Sunday 22 December 2019, is to be largely dry. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 07:31
Mardyke
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and businesses. The River Mardyke is continuing to rise in response to yesterday's rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for further showers this morning which could be heavy at times. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.