Flood Alert Info - Shuttle and Cray
Area Description
River Cray from St Mary's Cray to Crayford, including Hall Place and the River Shuttle from Blackfen through Sidcup to Old Bexley including Lamorbey Park.
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 8 Oct 2024 16:53
Shuttle, Cray
The Flood Alerts for the rivers in South London remain in force. River levels are forecast to rise this evening Tuesday 08/10/2024 due to heavy rainfall expected in South London this afternoon and tonight. The rainfall will clear by the early hours of tomorrow morning on Wednesday 09/10/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land near rivers this evening and overnight. Property flooding is unlikely but remains possible. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the river.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow 09/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 09:21
Shuttle, Cray
The Flood Alerts for the rivers in South London remain in force. River levels are forecast to rise this afternoon Tuesday 08/10/2024 due to heavy rainfall expected in South London this afternoon and tonight. The rainfall will clear by the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 09/10/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land near rivers this afternoon and overnight. Property flooding is unlikely but remains possible. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the river.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 5pm today 8/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2024 16:48
Shuttle, Cray
River levels in South London are forecast to rise overnight tonight through to the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 08/10/2024. Further rain showers are expected throughout the day on Tuesday with a further band of heavy rain forecast for Tuesday afternoon and overnight. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land near rivers between the hours of 11pm tonight and throughout Tuesday 08/10/2024. Property flooding is unlikely but remains possible. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the river.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 8am tomorrow morning 8/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2024 22:07
Shuttle, Cray
Thunderstorms are forecast potentially to affect London today, Thursday, 1 August, in the afternoon and evening. It is currently unclear which areas will experience the heaviest rain. Some areas may receive little of rain.
If the heaviest rain affects the Blackfen, Sidcup, St. Mary Cray and Crayford areas, there is the possibility that rivers could overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible on Thursday evening. Flooding from surface water could also occur.
We expect river levels in areas that receive the heaviest rain to respond by rising quickly. We recommend you stay aware of local weather conditions and water levels. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We expect the band of rain to move out of the area by 11pm tonight with no further rain forecast. We are constantly monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages.
We will update this message at 8am Friday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2024 13:21
Shuttle, Cray
Thunderstorms are forecast potentially to affect London today, Thursday, 1 August, in the afternoon and evening. It is currently unclear which areas will experience the heaviest rain. Some areas may receive little of rain.
If the heaviest rain affects the Blackfen, Sidcup, St. Mary Cray and Crayford areas, there is the possibility that rivers could overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible on Thursday evening. Flooding from surface water could also occur.
We expect river levels in areas that receive the heaviest rain to respond by rising quickly. We recommend you stay aware of local weather conditions and water levels. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We expect the band of rain to move out of the area by 11pm tonight with no further rain forecast. We are constantly monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages.
We will update this message at 8pm today or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 19:58
Shuttle, Cray
River levels are rising on the Rivers Cray and Shuttle due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Cray and Shuttle, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Willersley Avenue.
Flooding is possible at from 07:00 PM on Thursday 04/01/2023 and into Friday.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
Property flooding is unlikely, but remains possible. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 05/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 17:09
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected between 16:50 and 21:00 today, 02/08/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Shuttle particularly in and around Willersley Avenue.
We expect river levels to remain high until 21:00 today, 02/08/2023.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required..
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 03/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 09:26
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall today, Thursday 17 November. The river levels peaked at 2am this morning, however levels will remain high for the next 24 hours. Flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible but property flooding is not currently expected.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Thursday the 17 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 21:18
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall throughout today. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible today, 16/11/2022 and through until Thursday. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high tonight and throughout Thursday 17/11/2022, particularly around Willersley Avenue. River levels are expected to remain high, though property flooding is not currently expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing trash screens across the catchment. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Sep 2022 07:57
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert remains in force as heavy rain and thunderstorms may still affect the London area throughout Friday 9 September. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, it is possible that areas experiencing the heaviest showers could experience some flooding. River levels could rise quickly and overtop their banks, flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also impact areas affected by the heaviest showers. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have had staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 8pm Friday evening.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2022 16:34
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area over the next 48 hour period. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Currently, the heaviest rainfall is expected late today and during the early hours of Friday morning. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 8am Friday 9 September or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2022 07:43
Shuttle, Cray
The Flood Alert remains in force. Overnight South London received significant rainfall from 2am this morning. Further heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, is expected to continue until this afternoon. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message in the next 12 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2022 19:37
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area from the early hours of tomorrow morning the 25th of August 2022 until tomorrow evening. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message in the next 12 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2022 15:44
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area from the early hours of tomorrow morning the 25th of August 2022 until tomorrow evening. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message in the next 12 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Aug 2022 09:41
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert remains in force as further heavy rain showers that could lead to flooding are still possible in South London this morning, Thursday 18 August. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which locations will experience the heaviest rain, it is possible that areas that see the heaviest showers may experience some flooding. River levels could rise quickly and overtop their banks. Any flooding is mainly expected to affect low lying land, roads and riverside gardens. Surface water flooding may also be possible during this time. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have had staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. The risk of heavy showers is expected to clear by the early afternoon, we expect to remove this Flood Alert by 2pm.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 20:33
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert remains in force as heavy rain and thunderstorms are still forecast to affect the London area overnight into Thursday 18 August. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, it is possible that areas experiencing the heaviest showers will experience some flooding. River levels could rise quickly and overtop their banks, flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also impact areas affected by the heaviest showers. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have had staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 10am Thursday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:56
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area over the next 24 hour period. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, it is likely that rainfall will fall during daylight hours. There is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message in the next 12 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 20:30
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area over the next 24 hour period. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message tomorrow morning, 17/08/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 10:21
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area over the next 48 hour period. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message in the next 12 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 20:49
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert has been issued as we expect heavy rainfall overnight to lead to some flooding. Flooding to low lying land and roads is forecast during the early morning tomorrow, Thursday 21 October. The first flooding is expected from approximately 1am, continuing throughout the morning. Flooding is likely in multiple areas along rivers in the area, particularly around Bexley, Foots Cray and Crayford. Any low lying areas near rivers could be affected. There is currently some uncertainty in where the heaviest rain will fall so some areas may only see raised river levels and no flooding. Further showers are possible during Thursday, leading to some continued flooding into the evening. Please avoid contact with flood water and be careful in riverside locations along rivers in the area. We will be closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if needed. We also have staff prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 10am Thursday.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 11:50
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain overnight has caused river levels to rise. There is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. We will update this message by 8pm today, Tuesday 5th October or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 20:05
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, is forecast to affect London from around 2am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 5th October 2021. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 5th October or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2021 20:44
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 6pm today, 2 October 2021 around Willersley Avenue. We expect flooding to affect land and roads. Property flooding is not currently expected.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 9am, Sunday 3 October, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2021 18:10
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 6pm today, 2 October 2021, around Willersley Avenue. We expect flooding to affect land and roads. Property flooding is not currently expected.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jul 2021 19:31
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing locally intense rainfall, caused river levels to rise across the London area yesterday, Wednesday 28th July. The most intense rain has now passed but there is still a risk of some showers overnight tonight into, Friday 30th July. Further rainfall is also forecast over the weekend. River levels have fallen but there is still a risk of localised flooding for the next 3 to 4 days. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow Friday 30th July or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jul 2021 08:41
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing locally intense rainfall, has caused river levels to rise across the London area yesterday, Wednesday 28th July. The most intense rain has now passed but there is still a risk of some showers for the rest of today, Thursday 29th and tomorrow, Friday 30th July. Further rainfall is also forecast over the weekend. River levels have started to fall but there is still a risk of localised flooding for the next 3 to 4 days. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 8pm today Thursday 29th July or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jul 2021 20:58
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected imminently today, 28 July 2021 around Willersley Avenue. We expect flooding to affect land and roads. Property flooding is not currently expected.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 8am Thursday 29 July 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jul 2021 20:35
Shuttle, Cray
Further heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area tomorrow, Tuesday 27th July. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, showers may start early in the morning and continue until around 7pm. The rain is not expected to be as intense as yesterday, Sunday 25th July. Where showers fall there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas.
We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 27th July, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jul 2021 08:51
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area today, Monday 26th July. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, the risk of heavy showers is highest between 10am and 7pm today. The rain is not expected to be as intense as yesterday, Sunday 25th July. Where showers fall there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas.
We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9pm tonight, Monday 26th July, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jul 2021 21:17
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing locally intense rainfall, has caused river levels to rise across the London area today, Sunday 25th July 2021. The most intense rain has now passed but there is still a risk of heavy showers for the rest of today, Sunday 25th July 2021 and tomorrow, Monday 26th July 2021. River levels have started to fall but there is still a risk of localised flooding for the next 24 hours. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 26th July 2021 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jul 2021 09:19
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area today, Sunday 25th July. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, the risk of heavy showers is highest between 2pm and 9pm today. Where showers fall there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9pm tonight, Sunday 25th July or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2021 20:58
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area overnight tonight and throughout tomorrow, Sunday 25th July. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 25/07/2021 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2021 09:25
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area this afternoon and throughout this evening, 24/07/2021 and on Sunday, 25/07/2021. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9pm today, 24/07/2021 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2021 18:03
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area tomorrow, 24/07/2021 and on Sunday, 25/07/2021. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 24/07/2021 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 19:26
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have brought locally intense rainfall to parts of London throughout the day today Tuesday 20 July 2021. Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 July 2021 further heavy showers are possible. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens remains possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are prepared to issue flood warnings if necessary. Our staff are checking our structures and clearing blockages. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 21 July 2021 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 10:37
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect London from around 3pm this afternoon, Tuesday 20 July. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 21 July or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2021 19:25
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have brought locally intense rainfall to parts of London throughout the day today. Tomorrow, Saturday 19 June is forecast to be largely dry, however further heavy showers are possible from Sunday and into next week. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens remains possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are prepared to issue flood warnings if necessary. Our staff are checking our structures and clearing blockages. We will update this message by 8am tomorrow, Saturday 19 June or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2021 08:09
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall are forecast to affect London throughout the day today, Friday 18 June. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible throughout the day today. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are prepared to issue flood warnings if necessary. Our staff are out on the ground checking our structures and clearing blockages. We will update this message by 8pm today, Friday 18 June or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jun 2021 18:53
Shuttle, Cray
Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect London from around 6am and throughout the day tomorrow, Friday 18 June. While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible throughout Friday. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas. We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. We will update this message by 8am tomorrow, Friday 18 June or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 10:20
Shuttle, Cray
River levels are still responding to the rain experienced overnight and this morning. Flooding to low lying land and roads remains possible this morning, Thursday 14 January, as river levels are continuing to rise. Flooding is likely in multiple areas along both the River Shuttle and River Cray, particularly to low land in the Sidcup and Crayford areas respectively. The rain is expected to continue throughout today so continuing minor flooding will be possible during this time. Please avoid contact with flood water and remain aware of your local conditions. We will be closely monitoring the situation and have staff prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 9pm today.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 20:40
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert has been issued as we expect heavy rainfall overnight to lead to flooding. Flooding to low lying land and roads is possible during the early morning tomorrow, Thursday 14 January, continuing throughout the morning. Flooding is likely in multiple areas along both the River Shuttle and River Cray, particularly in the Sidcup and Crayford areas respectively. There is currently uncertainty in where the heaviest rain will fall so some areas may only see raised river levels and no flooding. Further rain is expected during Thursday, leading to some continued flooding until the early afternoon. Please avoid contact with flood water and remain aware of your local conditions. We will be closely monitoring the situation and have staff prepared to respond if required. We will issue further messages if needed, whilst this message will be updated by 10am Thursday.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 07:11
Shuttle, Cray
River levels remain high in some areas as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Further rainfall is forecast for the next 12 hours and there continues to be the possibility that flooding could affect low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river through today, Sunday 04/10/2020. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers, and are actively monitoring the situation. We are prepared to respond further if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4pm today, 04/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 16:48
Shuttle, Cray
River levels remain high in some areas as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 36 hours and there continues to be the possibility that flooding could affect low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river this evening and overnight tonight, 03/10/2020 and into tomorrow, 04/10/2020. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers, and are actively monitoring the situation. We are prepared to respond further if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:00 am tomorrow, 04/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 09:26
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. There is a possibility of flooding of low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river this morning, 03/10/2020.
Further patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. However, we expect river levels to begin falling this afternoon, 03/10/2020.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers, and are actively monitoring the situation. We are prepared to respond further if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 03/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2020 20:32
Shuttle, Cray
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 2 am and 8 am tomorrow morning, 3 October 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the River Cray and River Shuttle, though there is uncertainty on how rivers will respond to the forecast rainfall. Surface water flooding is also possible.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and clearing trash screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9 am tomorrow, Saturday 3 October 2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 19:57
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible between 8pm and 11pm today, 27 August. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river, including Willersley Avenue. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday evening 28 August.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please remain aware of your local situation and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 9am on 28 August, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 00:41
Shuttle, Cray
The main risk of the heaviest rainfall associated with Storm Dennis has now passed, but there remains the risk of some further isolated showers during the early hours, 17/02/20. River levels rose during the day today although they are now peaked and are falling in some locations. Some continued isolated flooding of roads and land close to rivers in the area is possible, some standing flood waters may remain. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room remains open. Our incident response staff have been operating our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. It is currently expected that this message will be removed by 10am Monday, 17/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 13:03
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert has been issued due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. River levels have been rising this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and land is possible until Monday 17 February 2020. Flooding is possible for low lying land and roads close to the River Cray in Orpington and Bexley. Peak levels are expected to be similar to the flooding in December 2019. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is now open. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm on Sunday, 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 04:37
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert has been issued ahead of forecast heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise. Consequently, flooding of roads and land is possible between 11am on 16/02/2020 and the early hours of Monday morning, 17/02/2020.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the Cray in Orpington and Bexley. Peak levels are expected to be similar to the flooding in December 2019.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the evening of Sunday 16/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is now open. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 1pm on Sunday, 16/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 20:10
Shuttle, Cray
This Flood Alert has been issued ahead of forecast heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise. Consequently, flooding of roads and land is possible between 7 am and 10 am tomorrow, 16/02/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the Cray in Orpington and Bexley. Peak levels are expected to be similar to the flooding in December 2019.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the evening of Sunday 16/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is now open. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday, 16/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 11:04
Shuttle, Cray
We are issuing this Flood Alert ahead of forecast heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise. Consequently, flooding of roads and land is possible between 7 am and 10 am tomorrow, 16/02/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the Cray in Orpington and Bexley. Peak levels are expected to be similar to the flooding in December 2019.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the evening of Sunday 16/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is now open. Our incident response staff are operating our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. We are prepared to issue Flood Warnings if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8pm this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 04:41
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding for low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river. Particular areas of concern include Crayford and Bexley.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and liaising with emergency services and our partners.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring this situation closely from our incident room and we are prepared to respond or issue further messages if required. Please maintain awareness of your local situation and avoid contact with flood waters. Further rainfall is expected throughout Saturday 21/12/2019 which may cause further rises in river levels.
This message will be updated by 4pm Saturday 21/12/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 14:53
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding for low lying land, gardens and roads close to the river. Particular areas of concern include Crayford and Bexley.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are liaising with emergency services and our partners.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring this situation closely from our incident room and are prepared to respond or issue further messages if required. Please maintain awareness of your local situation and avoid contact with flood waters. Further rainfall is expected throughout Saturday 21/12/2019, which may cause further rises in river levels.
This message will be updated by 8am Saturday 21/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 08:52
Shuttle, Cray
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall through the early hours of this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible today Friday 20/12/2019.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.