Flood Warning Info - Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Broughton to Horkstow
Area Description
Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Broughton to Horkstow, including Broughton Carrs and Saxilby All Saints 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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 12:57
River 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 23:55
River 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. Isolated properties on North Carr Lane in Saxby All Saints, close to the New River Ancholme in Brigg 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 26 Oct 2023 17:50
River Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and are expected to remain high throughout Friday 27th of October with further rain forecast. 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 25 Oct 2023 17:36
River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours, heavy rain across the River Ancholme catchment area has resulted in high river levels in the River Ancholme, which are expected to remain high throughout the night of Wednesday 25th October into the following day; in particular, during the evening tide of Wednesday 25th October and the morning tide of Thursday 26th 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 on Thursday 26th October or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 20:30
River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours, heavy rain across the River Ancholme catchment area has resulted in high river levels in the River Ancholme, which are expected to remain high throughout the night of Tuesday 24th October into Wednesday 25th October; in particular, during the morning tide of 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 on Wednesday 25th October.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 03:06
River Ancholme
Recent heavy rain has fallen on the Lower Ancholme catchment, onto already saturated ground. There is no further rainfall forecast for today, but the River Ancholme will be unable to discharge into the sea during tidelock, associated with the high tide this morning in the early hours. There is uncertainty in the forecast, but flooding impact from the River Ancholme is most likely between approximately 3am this morning, Sunday, 7th February, and 4am. Low lying properties near the river are most at risk. 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 for further tide lock conditions on Sunday, 7th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2021 16:03
River Ancholme
Recent heavy rain has fallen on the Lower Ancholme catchment, onto already saturated ground. There is no further rainfall forecast for today, but the River Ancholme will be unable to discharge into the sea during tidelock, associated with the high tide at midnight tonight. There is uncertainty in the forecast, but flooding impact from the River Ancholme is most likely between approximately 10pm this evening, Wednesday, 3rd February, and 2am tomorrow early morning, Thursday, 4th February. Low lying properties near the river are most at risk. 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 for further tide lock conditions on Thursday, 4th February.