Flood Warning Info - River Jordan in Braybrooke and Little Bowden

Area Description

River Jordan in Braybrooke and Little Bowden, including properties near the river on Newland Street in Braybrooke, and the area around Scotland Road and Rectory Lane in Little Bowden.
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

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 18:34
River Jordan, West Brook
Heavy rain has fallen in the River Jordan catchment causing the River Jordan to rise. Levels are expected to remain high for several days. Low lying areas near to the river are already flooded and we expect properties to be affected. Properties on Rectory Lane in Market Harborough are expected to be affected first. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on Tuesday 26th November, or before if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 19:07
River Jordan, West Brook
Heavy rain is currently falling in the River Jordan catchment and will continue throughout this evening, Sunday 24th November. This is causing River Jordan to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through the night. Low lying areas near to the river are already flooded and we now expect properties to be affected this evening onwards. Properties on Rectory Lane in Market Harborough are expected to be affected first. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for this evening, Sunday 24th November, and therefore river levels are expected to remain high over the next few days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on Monday 25th November, or before if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 23:27
River Jordan, West Brook
Heavy rain has fallen in the River Jordan catchment over the past few days. As a result the river levels have risen and remain high, affecting areas in Braybrooke and Little Bowden. We anticipate the levels to stabilize and gradually reduce over the next couple of days. Stay safe, and be aware of your local surroundings. Avoid riverside paths and please stay away from river embankments and flood water. We are monitoring the situation, and have staff in the area checking flood defences, clearing blockages, and assisting the emergency services and council. This message will be updated again as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 00:04
River Jordan, West Brook
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Jordan catchment over the past 24 hours, and is expected to continue over night. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in Braybrooke and Little Bowden, and due to the deteriorating weather conditions we now expect properties in this area to be affected over night from the 23rd December onwards. Low lying properties near the River Jordan are most at risk. The river is forecast to continue to rise overnight, and the impacts are likely to last through tomorrow. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings, and avoid contact with flood water. Avoid riverside paths and please stay away from river embankments. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation, and this message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 24th December, or as the situation changes.