Flood Alert Info - River Alver

The water level in the River Alver at Browndown is high but stable. The river outfall on the beach at Stokes Bay is partially blocked with shingle due to recent high spring tides. The blocked outfall is preventing the river from draining and continues to flood across Privett Road. It is also affecting footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Our operations staff are planning to use excavators to remove shingle at low tide on Tuesday morning 13/02/2024. Once the outfall is cleared the river will lower and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. In the meantime please plan driving routes to avoid Privett Road. This Flood Alert will be updated by 16:00 on Tuesday 13/02/2024.

The water level in the River Alver at Browndown is high but stable. The river outfall on the beach at Stokes Bay is partially blocked with shingle due to recent high spring tides. The blocked outfall is preventing the river from draining. The river has begun to flood across Privett Road. It is also affecting footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Rain has now cleared the area and levels have stabilised but are unlikely to fall. Our operations staff are planning to use excavators to remove shingle from the outfall at the beginning of the week. The river level will not begin to lower until this work is completed. Once the outfall is cleared, no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid Privett Road. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 12/02/2024

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.

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.

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.