Flood Warning Info - Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg

Area Description

Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg Including Snitterby Carr, Waddingham Carrs, Brandy Wharf and Cadney Carrs.
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 3 Jan 2024 12:54
River Ancholme, Ancholme
Storm Henk has brought heavy rain in the Ancholme catchment, which has fallen onto already saturated ground. This caused the River Ancholme to rise. Low lying areas near to the river are flooded. 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 by 16:00 on 4th January, or before if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 22:02
River Ancholme, Ancholme
Storm Henk has brought heavy rain in the Ancholme catchment, which has fallen onto already saturated ground. Rain will continue overnight on Tuesday 2nd January. This is causing the River Ancholme to rise, and is forecast to continue to rise through tonight and into tomorrow. Low lying areas near to the river are already flooded, and we now expect properties to be affected from tonight onwards. Properties in Brandy Wharf in Waddingham are expected to be affected first. 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 by 16:00 on 3rd January, or before if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Oct 2023 21:04
River Ancholme, Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and further rainfall throughout Tuesday 24th October. River levels to remain high throughout Thursday 26th of October. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 19:45
River Ancholme, Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and further rainfall throughout Tuesday 24th October. Catchments are expected to react and river levels to remain high throughout the night and into Wednesday 25th October. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 19:00
River Ancholme, Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Further rainfall is forecast to begin overnight tonight and continue throughout tomorrow, Tuesday 24th October, with the heaviest rainfall forecast late morning. Catchments are expected to react and river levels rise throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 16:07
River Ancholme, Ancholme
Heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire on Friday 20th October resulted in high river levels which will remain high today, Sunday, 22nd October and for the next few days. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:28
River Ancholme, Ancholme
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.