Flood Alert Info - River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge
Area Description
River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2024 16:50
River Beult
High river levels may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible today Tuesday 10/12/2024 and tomorrow morning 11/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Beult and its tributaries.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow (11/12/2024) as river levels are expected to remain high due to rainfall and further light showers are forecast this evening and overnight.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 11/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2024 08:01
River Beult
High river levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible today Tuesday 10/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Beult and its tributaries.
Further flooding is possible today (10/12/2024) and tomorrow (11/12/2024) as river levels are expected to remain high due to yesterdays rainfall and further light showers are forecast today.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 10/12/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 16:05
River Beult
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible this evening on Monday 09/12/2024 and overnight into tomorrow (10/12/2024).
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Beult and its tributaries.
Further flooding is possible throughout the evening as river levels are expected to remain high due to rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 10/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 06:20
River Beult
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible this morning on 09/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include Properties on and around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands, near the river.
Further flooding is possible throughout the day as river levels are expected to remain high due to rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 09/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 16:41
River Beult
River levels are falling between Smarden and Headcorn however, they still remain high in the Staplehurst area. No further significant rainfall forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11am Friday 29th November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 11:44
River Beult
Flooding of low lying land and roads between Smarden and Staplehurst continue throughout Thursday 28th November. No further significant rainfall forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 20:00 Thursday 28th November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 19:03
River Beult
Flooding of low lying land and roads between Smarden and Staplehurst continuing overnight and into tomorrow Thursday 28th November. No further significant rainfall forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11am Thursday 28th November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 12:45
River Beult
River levels are rising as a result of heavy overnight, Wednesday 27/11/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst. The rain is expected to clear this afternoon and no further significant rainfall is forecast for the rest of today or tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 28/11/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8pm Wednesday 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 16:16
River Beult
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall today, Tuesday 12th March 2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst. The rain is expected to clear this afternoon and no further significant rainfall is forecast for the rest of today or tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 13th March 2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated during the afternoon of Wednesday 13th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 08:32
River Beult
River levels have peaked at Smarden but remain high as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday night and Monday morning, 26 February. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst until around midday today, 27 February. The forecast is for mainly dry weather over the next few days. River levels are expected to gradually fall overnight into Tuesday morning. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8pm on Tuesday 27 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 16:55
River Beult
River levels are high as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday night and Monday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst until Tuesday morning, 27 February. The forecast is for mainly dry weather over the next few days. River levels are expected to gradually fall overnight into Tuesday morning. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 2pm on Tuesday 27 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 18:38
River Beult
River levels are forecast to rise quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and it’s tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst during Monday morning, 26 February.
We expect river levels rise and peak at Smarden Monday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be prepared for further flood warnings and consider acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. River levels will remain high until Tuesday afternoon. This message will be updated by 10pm on Monday 26 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 20:48
River Beult
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall on Thursday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and it’s tributaries, particularly around Hawkenbury and Staplehurst tonight, Friday 23 February. Flooding of properties is not expected. River levels are expected to fall across the area but will remain high until Saturday morning. Further unsettled wet weather is forecast on Sunday 25 February. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 24 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 07:51
River Beult
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall during the day on Thursday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and it’s tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst during the day today, Friday 23 February. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further blustery showers are possible during the day but they aren’t expected cause any significant impacts. River levels are expected to fall across the area but will remain high until Friday evening. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 19:57
River Beult
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall during the day today, Thursday 22 February. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and it’s tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst from 9pm this evening. Flooding of properties is not expected. Rainfall is expected to clear this evening but with further showers into Friday 23 February. We expect river levels to peak in the Smarden area on Friday morning and will remain high until later on Friday evening. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:16
River Beult
River levels remains high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected particularly around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands until tomorrow 19/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Wednesday 21/02/2024.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:46
River Beult
River levels have risen on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected particularly around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands, today 18/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Wednesday 21/02/2024.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:01
River Beult
River levels are continuing to fall at Smarden. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue today Sunday 11th February.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall showers are forecast today Sunday 11th February. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00am on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:27
River Beult
River levels have now stabilised at Smarden and have begun to fall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue today Saturday 10th February.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon Saturday 10th February with further rain possible into Sunday. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:04
River Beult
River levels have now stabilised at Smarden but will continue to rise slightly around Headcorn and Staplehurst, throughout Friday 9th February. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight into Saturday morning.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall is forecast during the early evening of Friday 9th February with further showers possible over the weekend. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:15
River Beult
River levels are rising in the Upper Beult area due to heavy rainfall today, 8th February. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst this evening. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers tonight turning lighter through the day tomorrow, Friday 9th February.
We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 9th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:24
River Beult
River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to continue overnight into Saturday 6th January. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Bethersden, Smarden and Headcorn. Flooding of property is not expected. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
The forecast for the next few days is predicted to be largely dry. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 11:14
River Beult
River levels remain high following heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours. We expect some flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Bethersden, Smarden and Headcorn. Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater. Further isolated showers are forecast throughout Friday 5 January but are not expected to cause further impacts. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 5 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:57
River Beult
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall this afternoon, Thursday 4th January 2024. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 11pm and will continue overnight and into Friday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Bethersden, Smarden and Headcorn.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall is forecast during the early hours of Friday 5th January. We expect river levels to remain high overnight.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11am on Friday 5th January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:02
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, and properties on and around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands. Levels on the River Beult at Smarden peaked around 1am this morning but levels still remain high. Today, 03/01/24 should be relatively dry but further heavy rainfall is forecast from Thursday morning later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains throughout the week. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. 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 20:00 PM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:49
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, and properties on and around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands. Peak levels at Smarden and Headcorn should be reached late evening on Tuesday 2/1/2024. Wednesday should be relatively dry but further heavy rainfall is forecast from Thursday morning later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains throughout the week. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please 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 09:00 AM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 07:36
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall throughout last night. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, and properties on and around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today with further showers forecast later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please 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 20:00 PM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 17:21
River Beult
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall throughout tonight and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, and properties on and around Moat Road, Uptons Close, Oak Farm Gardens, Ulcombe Road and Brooklands. No property flooding is expected.
Flooding of low lying land and roads along the River Beult is possible from 06:00 AM on 02/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow with further showers forecast later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please 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 09:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 10:29
River Beult
River levels on the Beult are continue to fall in Smarden and Headcorn however remain high in Staplehurst, however there is no risk to property flooding.
The risk of flooding has reduced, please be careful when using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 08:00 PM on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 18:16
River Beult
River levels on the Beult are being to fall in Smarden and Headcorn however remain high in Staplehurst, however there is no risk to property flooding.
The risk of flooding is starting to reduce in Smarden and Headcorn however the risk of flooding is reducing please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 07:49
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult after Tuesday’s rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult, particularly around Smarden and Staplehurst until 06:00 PM 13/12/2023.
Light showers continue throughout Wednesday before weather becomes largely dry for the coming days.
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 09:00 PM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:43
River Beult
River levels are rising on the River Beult due to today's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult, particularly around around Headcorn, Smarden and Staplehurst from 06:45 PM 12/12/2023.
Heavy showers continue throughout the evening before lighter rain through Wednesday.
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 09:00 AM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:25
River Beult
River levels are falling on the River Beult after Saturday's rainfall although further rain is forecast Sunday afternoon so may rise again.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst until 09:00pm on 10/12/2023.
After this afternoon's rainfall Monday is expected to be largely dry..
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 09:00 PM on Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:34
River Beult
River levels are rising steadily on the River Beult due to this morning's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst from 09:00pm on 09/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow afternoon.
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 09:00 AM on Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 17:24
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall over the last few days. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden, Headcorn and Staplehurst. No property flooding is expected. Further light showers are clearing the area during Tuesday evening, 5 December, and the forecast is for a dry night through until Wednesday evening. River levels are falling at Smarden and are expected to peak in the Staplehurst area on Tuesday evening. We are monitoring river levels closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 6 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:05
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall over the last few days. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden, Headcorn and Staplehurst. No property flooding is expected. Further light showers are possible on Tuesday morning, before clearing away. The forecast is for a dry afternoon through until Wednesday evening. River levels have now peaked at Smarden earlier this morning and are expected to remain high until the morning of Wednesday 6th December. We are monitoring river levels closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on 5th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 20:23
River Beult
River levels remain high on the River Beult due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden, Headcorn and Staplehurst. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers are possible overnight, before clearing on Tuesday morning. River levels are expected to peak overnight at Smarden in the early hours of Tuesday 5th December. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 5th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 13:34
River Beult
River levels are rising in the Upper Beult area due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst from 3pm on Monday 4th December. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers are possible during the day today before clearing on Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high until the afternoon of Tuesday 5th December. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on 4th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 08:49
River Beult
River levels are forecast to rise again this afternoon and into this evening, Thursday 16 November as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers. Please avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day today, 16 November with further unsettled weather forecast over the next couple of days. 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.
This message will be updated this evening, 16 November 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 19:24
River Beult
This Flood Alert will remain in force. Water levels remain high following yesterday’s rainfall. Please continue to take care and avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, Thursday 16 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning Thursday, 16/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 10:56
River Beult
This Flood Alert will remain in force following yesterday’s rainfall on Tuesday 14 November. Water levels will remain high through-out the day today, please take care and avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Thursday 16 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 8pm this evening, Wednesday, 15/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:45
River Beult
River levels have risen again and remain high after further heavy rainfall on Tuesday 14 November. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and its tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst. River levels are expected to peak at around 3am on Wednesday morning. Please avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. The weather forecast is for a dry sunny day on Wednesday, allowing water levels to fall during the day. Further heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday, 15/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 14:52
River Beult
River levels are high and are forecast to rise again as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Beult and it’s tributaries around Smarden and Staplehurst from 5pm today, 14 November. We expect river levels to peak in the Smarden area on Wednesday morning. Rainfall has now cleared the area and it is expected to be dry until Thursday morning. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10pm on 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 19:11
River Beult
The Flood Alert for the Upper River Beult remains in force following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Water levels are now receding slowly around Bethersden and Smarden following their peak earlier on Sunday 5 November. The river is running level at Headcorn but is still rising slightly at Stile Bridge where the peak will be observed on Sunday evening. An escalation to Flood Warning conditions is not expected. Any showers on Sunday evening should die out by midnight and drier weather is expected on Monday and Tuesday. This Flood Alert will be reviewed on Monday 6 November with a view to removal.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 11:46
River Beult
The River Beult remains very high as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday 04/11/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Bethersden, Smarden, Headcorn and near Staplehurst. River levels are expected to peak at Smarden in the early afternoon on Sunday, 05/11/23, and are expected to peak near Staplehurst at around midnight tonight. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers is likely to continue until Monday, 06/11/23. Drier weather with only isolated showers is expected on Sunday through until Tuesday, allowing water levels to fall through this period. This message will be updated or removed this evening, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 16:34
River Beult
The River Beult has risen as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday 04/11/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Bethersden, Smarden, Headcorn and near Staplehurst.
We expect river levels to begin rising at 16:00 on Saturday 04/11/23 until a peak around 09:00 on Sunday 05/11/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. The internal flooding of property is not expected.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses around Bethersden, Smarden, Headcorn and Staplehurst.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on Sunday 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Apr 2023 23:14
River Beult
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 1 Apr 2023 04:15
River Beult
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 10 Mar 2023 15:56
River Beult
This Alert remains in force. River levels have now peaked but remain high at Smarden. Further showers are forecast over the weekend but these are unlikely to cause any significant increase in river levels, although they will remain high overnight into Saturday 11 March. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 11 March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 08:31
River Beult
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 9 am today, 10/03/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated this evening, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 09:58
River Beult
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 1 Jan 2023 06:46
River Beult
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.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2022 18:13
River Beult
River levels on the Upper River Beult have risen as a result of rainfall today, Friday 30 December 2022. Flooding of roads and low lying land close to the river is expected from 8pm in the Bethersden, Smarden and Headcorn areas. The internal flooding of property is not expected at this time. Further rainfall is expected overnight tonight and tomorrow, Saturday 31 December 2022. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 1 January 2023. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. Due to industrial action, this message will not be updated.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:13
River Beult
This Flood Alert remains in force for the Upper River Beult, and is likely to remain in force until Tuesday 20 December or Wednesday 21 December. Levels remain high following rainfall earlier on Monday and further rain is forecast Monday night into Tuesday. Levels show signs of peaking at Bethersden and Smarden, but will continue to rise gradually at Stile Bridge, near Staplehurst, into the evening. In all locations, levels could rise yet further on Tuesday morning as a result of any additional rainfall on Monday night. The internal flooding of property is not anticipated at the time of updating on Monday afternoon. Environment Agency operatives are checking our structures and assets to ensure the rivers can flow freely. This message may not be updated again prior to removal later in the week.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 07:34
River Beult
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected from 8am this morning until Tuesday evening, 20 December 2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river Beult, particularly around Smarden and Bethersden.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 21 December 2022. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. 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 this evening, Monday 19 December 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 17:25
River Beult
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. Risk of flooding remains overnight Monday, 28/11/2022 into Tuesday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the River Beult, particularly around Smarden and Bethersden.
The weather for the next few days is largely settled with potential for the odd shower. We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00am on 29/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Beult. We are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
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 tomorrow morning, 29/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 06:49
River Beult
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 7am today, Monday 28/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the river Beult, particularly around Smarden and Bethersden.
Further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, Monday 28/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
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 this evening, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.