Flood Warning Info - River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake
Area Description
River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake including properties around the Washstones Lane and areas around Kirby Lake and Priory Water Nature Reserve.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2024 05:30
River Wreake
River levels are high but steady at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the flooding risk to property remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light showers are forecast over the next 24 hours with minimal impacts. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 14:00 today, 20/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2024 00:19
River Wreake
River levels are high but stable at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the flooding risk to property remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light showers are forecast over the next 24 hours with minimal impacts. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 in the morning, 20/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2024 17:07
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 19:00 today, 19/12/2024. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light showers are forecast over the next 24 hours with minimal impacts. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this evening, 19/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 22:00 this evening, 19/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 07:57
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 23:53
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 18:43
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected tonight, 01/10/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 03:00 tomorrow, 02/10/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:27
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 20:00 today, 30/09/2024, and tomorrow evening, 01/10/2024. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 01/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2024 09:49
River Wreake
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains today, 28/09/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today, 28/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 18:55
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 27/09/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 28/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 03:00 tomorrow, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 11:14
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 27/09/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow on 27/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Apr 2024 17:11
River Wreake
"River levels remain high but steady at the Frisby river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Water levels are continuing to fall in the Brentingby Dam storage area, however the Frisby Lakes storage area remains full and levels are yet to start falling
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 30/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Warning issued on 29 Apr 2024 08:41
River Wreake
"River levels are high but steady at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Water levels have started to fall in the Brentingby Dam storage area
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 29/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Warning issued on 28 Apr 2024 17:12
River Wreake
"River levels are rising at the Frisby and Brentingby Dam river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected FROM 17:00 today, 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. The Brentingby Dam has also begun to fill.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 09:00 on 29/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 29/04/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:03
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin between 09:00 today through to the early hours of tomorrow, 10/02/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11/02/42.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 08:00 10/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:12
River Wreake
"River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin between 09:00 today through to the early hours of tomorrow, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11/02/42.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 17:00 09/02/24 or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:02
River Wreake
"River levels are rising at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible to begin between 09:00 today until 10/02/24. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 17:00 09/02/24 or as the situation changes"
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 19:28
River Wreake
River levels remain high, but are forecast to slightly rise at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 06/01/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:00
River Wreake
River levels are high but steady at the Frisby river gauge as a result of Storm Henk. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 this evening, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 20:04
River Wreake
River levels are high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 19:56
River Wreake
River levels are high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:26
River Wreake
River levels are high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:19
River Wreake
River levels are forecast to rise later today at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from later on Tuesday afternoon, 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 20:15 on Tuesday, 02/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:45
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:29
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00, 05/12/2023, or as the situation change
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 08:12
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00, 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 04:53
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:30 this morning, 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 21:29
River Wreake
River levels have reacted at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:58
River Wreake
"River levels have reacted at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated this evening, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:57
River Wreake
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 20 Oct 2023 21:36
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Land at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and and move family, pets and cars to safety
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2022 08:26
River Wreake
River levels are falling at the Frisby river gauge, but may rise again as a result of rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Wednesday, 23/11/22.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will by 16:00 today, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Nov 2022 17:40
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Wednesday morning, 23/11/22.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Nov 2022 09:51
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 22/11/22.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Nov 2022 21:21
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible to begin from 02:00 tomorrow, 22/11/22.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 20:14
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are falling at the Frisby river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains but is reducing. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until early tomorrow morning, 19/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 16:50
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are falling steadily at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains but is reducing. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until later tonight, 18/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 21:00 tonight, 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 13:26
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall steadily at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains but is reducing. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 19/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 06:34
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 09:00am today 18/11/22 and 12:00pm 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning. 19/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 14:00 this afternoon, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:38
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:20
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:07
River Wreake
River levels remain high at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 09:53
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby LG2 river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2021 18:57
River Wreake
River levels are increasing again at the Frisby river gauge as a result of further heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, 16/01/2021. Consequently, the risk of flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise through Saturday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday, 17/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2021 09:19
River Wreake
River levels remain high and could increase again at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight on Saturday, 16/01/21. Consequently, the risk of flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise through Saturday morning in response to this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2021 15:18
River Wreake
River levels are high but are now falling at the Frisby river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today and rise again over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using bridges over local watercourses.
This message will be updated on Saturday morning 16/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2021 07:44
River Wreake
River levels are high but steady at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today and rise again over the next days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using bridges over local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:20
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 17:00 today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few hours and further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 17:15
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 12:37
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. We expect river levels to rise until 14:00 on 24/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2020 17:08
River Wreake
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from this evening, 05/12/20. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:09
River Wreake
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Frisby river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:59
River Wreake
River levels are rising at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible today, 16/02/20. Areas most at risk are Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane at Frisby, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this evening, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.