Flood Alert Info - River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
Area Description
River Devon, Smite and tributaries from Knipton to the River Trent at Newark on Trent.
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 19 Dec 2024 10:06
River Devon
River levels are falling but are still high at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmlands and roads is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the rest of today. 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 17:00 on 19/12/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2024 16:44
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
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.
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 10:00 on 19/12/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 16:14
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 21:00 today, 23/11/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have pre-emptively patrolled watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 09:05
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 03/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:05
River Devon
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 03/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 16:15
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Woolsthorpe river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 22/05/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston and Easthorpe and Bottesford may be affected by flood water. Agricultural areas and roads around the River Smite may also be affected.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 16:00 tomorrow, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 10:42
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:30am today, 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
We expect river levels to remain high until 18:00 later today, 28/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:23
River Devon
River levels are high but steady at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 and 09:00 tomorrow, 23/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:15
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 15:00 and 17:00 today, 22/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 22:00 tonight, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 18:29
River Devon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
No further rainfall is forecast today, 18/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 19/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:38
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
No further rainfall is forecast, today 18.02.24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated this evening, 18.02.24
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 19:52
River Devon
River levels remain high at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 08:00 tomorrow morning, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:47
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 18:00 this evening, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:34
River Devon
River levels remain high at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:36
River Devon
River levels are expected to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected through today, 02/01/2024, into tomorrow, 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and there is a possibility river levels may rise in response to any heavier bursts of rain that occur. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:08
River Devon
River levels are expected to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected through today, 01/01/2024, into tomorrow, 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and there is a possibility river levels may rise in response to any heavier bursts of rain that occur. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 15:40
River Devon
River levels are expected to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected through today, 31/12/2023, into tomorrow, 01/01/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and there is a possibility river levels may rise in response to any heavier bursts of rain that occur.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 09:20
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected through today, 31/12/2023, into tomorrow, 01/01/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through today into tomorrow, 01/01/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:36
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 19/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 10:00 tomorrow morning, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:12
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 07/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
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, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:19
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
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 around 20:00 this evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:26
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:44
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:37
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 05/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 10:26
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 05/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 15:41
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, it is possible that flooding of roads and farmland will begin between 07:00 and 08:00 tomorrow, 04/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11:00 on 05/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:37
River Devon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Balderton river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the Lowfield Drain and Middle Beck. Areas affected along the River Smite may include Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further light 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 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 03:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:25
River Devon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Colston Bassett river gauge, as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 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 14:30 on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:12
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge, as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 16:11
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 22:00 today, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 08:48
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Woolsthorpe and Colston Bassett river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Agricultural areas and roads around the River Smite may also be affected and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 07:42
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 22/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:36
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 20:00 and 22:00 today, 17/11/2022.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 3 hours. We expect river levels to rise and remain high from 20:00 this evening into tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/11/2022, by 08:00 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:01
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 07:00 and 19:00 today, 28/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
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 tomorrow morning, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:34
River Devon
River levels are high but steady at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. -
Further rainfall is forecast this evening Wednesday 20/01/21, through until Thursday Morning 21/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 daily at 19:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:56
River Devon
Further rainfall is forecast this evening Tuesday 19/01/21, through until Thursday Morning. This rainfall is forecast to become heavier and more persistent on Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning. River levels are forecast to remain high at the Colston Bassett river gauge in response. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads by the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett may be impassable. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 17:47
River Devon
A period of prolonged heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday evening, through until Thursday Morning 21/01/21. Patchy rainfall will start from this evening, Monday 18/01/21. Rainfall will become heavier overnight and into Tuesday. More persistent heavy rainfall is forecast into Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning, 21/01/21. River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge in response. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads by the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett may be impassable. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 09:51
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We expect river levels to remain high today, 16/01/21. Rainfall continues this morning and then is forecast to be drier. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 18:12
River Devon
River levels are falling at the Colston Bassett river gauge but are expected to rise again, tomorrow on Saturday 16/01/21 as a result of forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We expect river levels to remain high tomorrow, 16/01/21. Rain is forecast on Saturday 16/01/21 until midday. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 18:05
River Devon
River levels remain high at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 15/01/21. A drier day is forecast tomorrow, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 06:32
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 17:51
River Devon
River levels have risen at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 23/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning.
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 tomorrow morning, 24/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2020 19:46
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 02:00 tomorrow, 17/08/2020, and throughout the early morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. We expect river levels to rise until approximately 03:00 tomorrow morning. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/08/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 09:17
River Devon
River levels are rising at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 23/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We expect river levels to rise during today, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:30
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. We expect river levels to rise overnight and to peak on Sunday morning, 23/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:51
River Devon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:17
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:43
River Devon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Colston Bassett river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous flood depths. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston.
The heaviest rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, and we expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.