Flood Warning Info - Whitewater and Ruckinge Dykes
Area Description
Properties at risk from the Whitewater and Ruckinge Dykes in Shadoxhurst, Ruckinge and Kingsnorth.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:39
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels remain very high but are beginning to fall this morning, Sunday 05/11/2023. The risk of flooding to properties and roads remains for the area around Whitewater Dyke, particularly on and around Magpie Hall Road. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours, so we do not expect the situation to deteriorate any further. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and are actively monitoring the situation.
Please follow advice from emergency services and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm today, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2023 19:43
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 20:57
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
Levels in the Whitewater Dyke around Magpie Hall Road and Pound Lane are falling and will continue to decline overnight into Friday 18 November. No further significant rain is forecast for at least 48 hours. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message by 11am on Friday 18 November.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:54
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels remain very high as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of property, roads and low-lying land is expected to continue this afternoon, Thursday 17 November. Flooding is expected to affect properties around Pound Lane and Magpie Hall Road. We expect river levels to gradually fall this afternoon, Thursday 17 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 9pm on 17 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2022 20:56
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of property, roads and low-lying land is expected 4am tomorrow, Thursday 17 November. We expect flooding to affect properties around Pound Lane and Magpie Hall Road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the morning of Thursday 17 November.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 11am on 17 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 21:27
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels are falling but remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. The risk of property flooding is now reducing around Pound Lane, Brisley Lane and around Magpie Hall Road. Further showers are expected overnight but are not expected to cause any additional flood impacts. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day on Monday. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am on Monday 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 10:59
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is imminent at Pound Lane, Brisley Lane and around Magpie Hall Road. We expect river levels to remain high until mid afternoon on Sunday 27 December 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Mar 2020 00:04
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels remain very high as a result of persistent heavy rainfall on Thursday 5 March. Flooding for properties, particularly along Brisley Lane and around Magpie Hall Road is possible. The rainfall has cleared the area and river levels are expected to peak in the early hours of Friday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety, avoid contact with flood water and remain safe in the area of concern. This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 6th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Mar 2020 17:35
Whitewater Dyke, Ruckinge Dyke
River levels are rising as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties along Brisley Lane and around Magpie Hall Road from 6pm today, Thursday 5th March. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety, avoid contact with flood water and remain safe in the area of concern.
This message will be updated by 1am on Friday 6th March, or as the situation changes.