Flood Alert Info - River Monnow and tributaries in England
Area Description
River Monnow and tributaries in England.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 10:13
River Monnow
River levels remain high at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected imminently. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Ewyas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday afternoon, 24/11/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 17:09
River Monnow
River levels are rising at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected imminently. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Ewyas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday afternoon, 24/11/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 10am on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 16:50
River Monnow
River levels are falling but remain high at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 9am on Thursday 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 08:39
River Monnow
River levels are rising at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 16/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 today, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 07:12
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, 30/09/2024
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00 pm today 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:54
River Monnow
River levels are rising at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 26/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 9am tomorrow 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:59
River Monnow
River levels are steady but remain high at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Ewyas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:46
River Monnow
River levels are rising quickly at the Ewyas Harold river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Ewyas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 03:44
River Monnow
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 01:52
River Monnow
River levels are falling at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 21/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:57
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding low lying land is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 3am on 21/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 16:21
River Monnow
River levels are rising at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Saturday, 20/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. 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 10am on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 10:51
River Monnow
River levels are rising at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from Saturday morning. between. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
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 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 15:44
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 30/01/21. Flooding is affecting low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11am on Sunday 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 10:28
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 30/01/21. Flooding is affecting low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 07:03
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of Storm Bella Consequently, flooding of farmland is expected this morning 27/12/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 27/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 17:37
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high until the afternoon 24/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow 24/12/20 by 18:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:15
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 29/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 3pm on 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:31
River Monnow
River levels have peaked and are starting to fall at the Peterchurch & Grosmont river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying roads and footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:59
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch & Grosmont river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying roads and footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:57
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch & Grosmont river gauges as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying roads and footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 08:50
River Monnow
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 19:08
River Monnow
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:11
River Monnow
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8pm 14/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 08:35
River Monnow
The river level at the Peterchurch river gauge had risen as a result of rainfall in the last few days and is now falling. Further rain expected today 17/01/20, may cause river levels to rise again. If this occurs then flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today 17/01/20. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this message at 5pm 17/01/20.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 20:43
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of rainfall in the last few days. Further showers are expected in the next 24 hours. If forecast rain falls over the catchment and levels continue to rise, then flooding of roads and farmland is possible from overnight 16/01/20 into 17/01/20. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this message at 9am tomorrow morning 17/01/20.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:06
River Monnow
River levels have risen at the Peterchurch river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 5pm today, Tuesday 14/01/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Peterchurch to Rockfield. Other locations that may be affected include Eywas Harold and Grosmont.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight, Tuesday, 14/01/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 9am on 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.