Flood Warning Info - River Wenning at Low Bentham, area including Main St, Cedar House School and Punch Bowl Pub

Area Description

River Wenning at Low Bentham, Main St, Cedar House School, Punch Bowl Pub and Rose Cottages.
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

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 04:56
River Wenning
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Low Bentham river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing at areas adjacent to the River Wenning and Ellergill Beck, including the Fish Farm, Wenningford, Meadow View, properties close to Church Bridge including the Punch Bowl Hotel and tennis courts River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2020 21:50
River Wenning
River levels are rising on the River Wenning at Low Bentham as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected from 2230 this evening, 01/11/20 and Monday morning 02/11/20. Flooding is affecting areas adjacent to the River Wenning and Ellergill Beck, including the Fish Farm, Wenningford, Meadow View, properties close to Church Bridge including the Punch Bowl Hotel and tennis courts We expect river levels to remain high until Monday Morning.We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:50
River Wenning
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Ciara. River levels are expected to remain high until later today, 09/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open.