Flood Warning Info - Ash Brook, Ippollitts Brook and River Purwell at Hitchin, Ashbrook, Little Wymondley and Graveley
Area Description
Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Oct 2024 08:36
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days.
Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley.
The forecast is dry today, but unsettled from tomorrow into next week. Further rainfall will keep levels high or push them up again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 05/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Oct 2024 17:16
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days.
Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley.
The forecast is dry today and tomorrow but unsettled from Sunday into next week. Further rainfall will keep levels high or push them up again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am, Saturday 05/10/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Oct 2024 07:46
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is dry today and tomorrow but unsettled from Sunday into next week, further rainfall will keep levels high or push them up again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm, Friday 04/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2024 16:40
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for drier conditions for the latter part of the week allowing river levels to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Friday 04/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2024 08:33
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for drier conditions for the latter part of the week allowing river levels to fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Thursday 03/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 16:43
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for drier conditions for the latter part of the week allowing river levels fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9 am tomorrow, Thursday 03/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:29
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for light showers today and drier conditions for the latter part of the week which should see river levels fall. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 15:48
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for further rainfall throughout today and tomorrow, which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 02/10/24.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 12:38
River Ivel
River levels are falling but remain high downstream and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for further rainfall throughout today, which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Tuesday 1 October 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 15:59
River Ivel
River levels remain high and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for further rainfall over the next couple fo days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 1 October 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 09:33
River Ivel
River levels remain high and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for further rainfall over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 30th September.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:26
River Ivel
River levels are remaining high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for dry weather today but some potentially heavy showers tomorrow, which will keep levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 30th September.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 08:55
River Ivel
River levels are remaining high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for dry weather today but some potentially heavy showers tomorrow, which will keep levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, Sunday 29th September.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2024 17:34
River Ivel
River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for dry weather for the next 24hrs followed by light showers tomorrow evening. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 29 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2024 09:02
River Ivel
River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley.
The forecast is for dry weather for the next two days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 28 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 17:43
River Ivel
River levels are high in response to heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley. The forecast is for light showers for rest of today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 28 September 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 13:13
River Ivel
River levels have risen quickly and remain high response to heavy overnight rainfall. Flooding is expected.
Areas most at risk are Woolgrove Road, Green Lane, Purwell Lane, Brook View, Ninesprings Way and Oakfield Avenue in Hitchin, Stevenage Road in Ashbrook, Stevenage Road, Priory Lane and Elms Close in Little Wymondley, High Street and Church Lane in Graveley River levels are expected to continue to rise, and we are likely to issue more messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected.
We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Friday 27/09/24.