Flood Warning Info - Car Dyke, Billinghay Skirth and tributaries in Billinghay
Area Description
Car Dyke, Billinghay Skirth and tributaries in the Billinghay area, including the village of Billinghay and isolated properties in the Digby, Dorrington and Ruskington Fen areas.
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 8 Jan 2025 12:48
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
On Monday, heavy rain fell in the Witham catchment which has caused the Car Dyke, BIllinghay Skirth to rise. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high today, Wednesday 8th January. Stay 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 09/01/25, or before if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 13:34
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
On Monday, heavy rain fell in the Witham catchment which has caused the Car Dyke, BIllinghay Skirth to rise. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high today, Tuesday 7th January. Stay 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 by 12:00 on 08/01/25, or before if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 00:05
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Heavy rain has fallen in the Lower Witham catchment in the last two days. This is causing Car Dyke, Billinghay Skirth and tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise and they are forecast to continue to rise through the early hours of the morning. Low lying areas near to river are already flooded and we now expect properties in the Billighay area to be affected this morning onwards. Low lying properties on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme are expected to be affected first. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, however high flows from upstream coupled with high tide mean that river levels are likely to continue to rise. 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 07/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 09:26
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Heavy rain over the past week in the River Witham catchment has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused Billinghay Skirth, Carr Dyke and other tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise. Low lying areas near to the rivers are flooded. No significant further rainfall is forecast, however we expect the river levels to remain high for the next few days. Low lying properties near the river on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme 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 online and on FloodLine by midday on 8th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 10:23
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Heavy rain over the past week in the River Witham catchment has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused Billinghay Skirth, Carr Dyke and other tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise. Low lying areas near to the rivers are flooded. No significant further rainfall is forecast, however we expect the river levels to remain high for the next few days. Low lying properties near the river on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 7th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:20
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Heavy rain over the past week in the River Witham catchment has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused Billinghay Skirth, Carr Dyke and other tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise. Low lying areas near to the rivers are flooded. No significant further rainfall is forecast, however we expect the river levels to remain high for the next few days. Low lying properties near the river on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 6th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:47
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Storm Henk has brought heavy rain in the River Witham catchment, which has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused Billinghay Skirth, Carr Dyke and other tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise. Low lying areas near to the rivers are flooded. Further rainfall is forecast for overnight tonight (Thursday 4th Jan) into tomorrow morning which will cause river levels to remain high. Low lying properties near the river on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 5th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 00:42
Carr Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
Heavy rain is currently falling in the Billinghay Skirth catchment and will continue throughout the morning of Thursday 4th January. This is causing Billinghay Skirth, Carr Dyke and other tributaries in the Billinghay area to rise and are forecast to continue to rise through the night. Low lying areas near to the rivers are already flooded and we now expect properties in Billinghay and North Kyme to be affected early this morning onwards. Low lying properties near the river on North Kyme Drove in North Kyme are expected to be affected first. Further rainfall is forecast for Friday 5th January. 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 by 13:00 on 04/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.