Flood Alert Info - River Ash in Hertfordshire
Area Description
The River Ash in Hertfordshire including Furneux Pelham, Little Hadham, Much Hadham and Wareside.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 18:33
Ash
River levels are rising on the Ash in Hertfordshire this evening, Sunday 8th December, due to heavy rain over the last 3 days caused by Storm Darragh. Flooding is not forecast to affect properties but will affect locations near the Ash in Hertfordshire. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill. No further significant rainfall is expected overnight or for the coming 5 days. We will continue to monitor levels closely and take further action if necessary. 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 10am on Monday 9th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:35
Ash
River levels are rising on the Ash in Hertfordshire due to heavy rainfall today, Thursday 22 February.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash in Hertfordshire, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill.
No further significant rainfall is expected overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10am on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:37
Ash
River levels remain high on the Ash (Herts) due to recent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash on Sunday 18th February, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Mardocks Mill.
Further light rainfall is forecast this evening and tomorrow, Monday 19th February.
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 10am on Monday 19th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:31
Ash
River levels have risen quickly on the Ash (Herts) due to heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday 18th February.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash from 12pm on Sunday 18th February, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Mardocks Mill.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day.
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 6pm on Sunday 18th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:06
Ash
River levels are high on the Ash (Herts) due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash (Herts), with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Mardocks Mill.
Rain showers are forecast through to tomorrow, Saturday 10 February, and river levels are forecast to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10AM on Saturday 10 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:03
Ash
River levels are high on the Ash (Herts) due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash (Herts), with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Mardocks Mill.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, Friday 9 February, and river levels are forecast to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 6PM on Friday 9 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 19:18
Ash
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Ash (Herts).
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Ash (Herts), with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill.
Flooding is possible at Marsdock Mill from 1:00 AM on 09/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10:00 AM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:03
Ash
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Ash following recent heavy rainfall.
Flooding may continue to affect locations near the River Ash, with low lying land most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill.
Rainfall is forecast to ease over the weekend and property flooding is not expected.
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 on 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:19
Ash
River levels on the Ash are high due to heavy rainfall yesterday.
No property flooding is expected.
River levels have been high at Furneux Pelham, Little Hadham, and Mardock but have now peaked or are dropping.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 this evening on Friday 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:06
Ash
Further heavy rainfall this evening, Thursday 4th January, is causing river levels to rise again.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible at Marsdock Mill.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Furneux Pelham, Little Hadham, and Mardock gauges.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10am on Friday 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:56
Ash
River levels are high on the Ash (Herts), due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to continue to affect locations near the Ash (Herts), with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill.
River levels are expected to fall throughout today, Wednesday 3rd January.
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 6pm today, Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:51
Ash
River levels have risen on the River Ash (Herts) due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ash (Herts), with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Marsdock Mill.
River levels are expected to remain high.
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 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 3 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 19:47
Ash
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 26 Dec 2021 12:37
Ash
Due to wet weather overnight and this morning, Sunday 26th December, river levels have risen on the River Ash.
The main area of concern is currently Furneux Pelham where river levels have risen the most. There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We expect the river to remain high throughout today. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river.
This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes