Flood Alert Info - Rase and Upper Ancholme
Area Description
River Rase and tributaries from Market Rasen to Bishopbridge and the River Ancholme down to Bishopbridge.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 09:16
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme catchments. This means that rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers from this morning, Sunday 8th December onwards. We expect rivers to remain high throughout today and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine on Monday 9th December, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 14:13
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase area. This means that the River Rase has risen, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high today, Sunday 20/10/2024, and the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 21/10/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 14:51
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase area. This means that the River Rase is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Saturday 19/10/2024 onwards. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 20/10/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 10:17
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area remain high, which has led to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 03/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 00:36
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and River Ancholme is rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from 01/10/2024 onwards. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 02/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 14:54
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and River Ancholme is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon today, Tuesday 01/10/2024 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 02/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 11:30
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels remain high in the Rase and Upper Ancholme catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 23rd February which will likely result in some continued flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 12:00 on 24/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 13:30
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme catchment. This means that river levels are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers from the afternoon of Thursday 22nd of February 2024 onwards. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 12:00 on Friday 23rd February 2024 or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:00
River Rase, River Ancholme
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and the Upper River Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from this morning, Sunday 18th February, onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 19/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 08:07
River Rase, River Ancholme
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall over the River Rase and Upper River Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and the Upper River Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river, from the morning of Sunday 11th February onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely, and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 12/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:24
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over the Rase and Upper Ancholme catchment. This means that the River Rase and Upper Ancholme rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Friday 9th February 2024 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 10/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:13
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rivers Rase and Upper Ancholme have risen, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 05/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:58
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rivers Rase and Upper Ancholme have risen, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 04/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 21:23
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rivers Rase and Upper Ancholme are rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 03/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:46
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days and overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rivers Rase and Upper Ancholme are rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from this morning, Tuesday 2nd January onwards. Further rainfall is forecast for today so we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 03/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:00
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days and overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rivers Rase and Upper Ancholme are rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the early morning of Sunday 31st December onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 01/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 12:08
River Rase, River Ancholme
Heavy rainfall has fallen over the past few days over the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This has caused the Rase and Upper Ancholme to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 13:00 on 29/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:51
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the Rase and Upper Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Wednesday 27th December onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 28/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 12:10
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and upper Ancholme area. Further rainfall is forecast for today, 09 December, and we expect the river levels to rise again. Another band of rainfall is expected tomorrow, 10 December, and river levels are expected to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 10 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 12:07
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and upper Ancholme area. No further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 8th December, however further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow Saturday 9th December. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 09/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:35
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and upper Ancholme area. Further rainfall is forecasted today, Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall throughout this afternoon and evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 08/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 12:04
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and upper Ancholme area. Further rainfall is forecasted during the day on Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall after midday. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 07/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 11:37
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Ancholme area. This means that the rivers remain high, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from the afternoon of Tuesday 5th December onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 06/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:21
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and the Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and the Upper Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from the morning of Monday, 4th December onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 12:00 on 05/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 12:54
River Rase, River Ancholme
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 10:28
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and are expected to remain high throughout Friday 27th 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 Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 08:44
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and are expected to remain high throughout Thursday 26th 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 Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 10:47
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels remain high due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet and further rainfall that occurred on Tuesday 24th October. River levels to remain high throughout Wednesday 25th 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 Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 10:03
River Rase, River Ancholme
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, 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 Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 05:30
River Rase, River Ancholme
Heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire on Friday 20th October resulted in high river levels, which will remain high today Monday 23rd 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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:14
River Rase, River Ancholme
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 05:13
River Rase, River Ancholme
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2023 21:28
River Rase, River Ancholme
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2023 18:28
River Rase, River Ancholme
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 17:58
River Rase, River Ancholme
Following the period of heavy rainfall yesterday in the Upper River Ancholme and River Rase catchment areas, both river levels remain high but are falling. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. This is expected to continue throughout the night of Friday 18th November. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Although some rain is forecast for Saturday 19th November, we are not expecting it to cause additional impacts. We are constantly monitoring river levels and both flood storage areas have been operating. 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 12:00 on Saturday 19th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 10:37
River Rase, River Ancholme
Following the period of heavy rainfall yesterday in the Upper River Ancholme and River Rase catchment areas, both river levels remain high but are falling. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. This is expected to continue throughout today Friday 18th November. The river level at the A631 at Bishopbridge has now receded below the road level, but standing water may still remain. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Although some rain is forecast for Saturday 19th November, we are not expecting it to cause additional impacts. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 on Friday 18th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 19:16
River Rase, River Ancholme
Following further rainfall through this afternoon the water levels in the River Rase have continued to rise. The A631 at Bishops Bridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on Public Safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Friday 18 November 2022 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 14:31
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Ancholme and River Rase catchment areas. This means that the Upper River Ancholme and River Rase are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers from the afternoon of Thursday 17th November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next 24 hours. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 on Friday 18th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 07:17
River Rase, River Ancholme
We have seen heavy rainfall overnight in the River Rase and Ancholme catchment area. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Wednesday, 17 August onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout Wednesday. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:50
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and River Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and River Ancholme is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening on Sunday, 20th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next 24 hours. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 on Monday 21st February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 16:20
River Rase, River Ancholme
Levels in the River Ancholme area remain high following heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Levels have now peaked, and are starting to recede slowly. Low lying land and roads close to the river will continue to be flooded today, Sunday 7th February, and for the next few days with further rainfall forecast from Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation, and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers. This message will be updated on Monday 8th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 14:54
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Ancholme area. This means that the River Ancholme is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Saturday 6th February onwards. The River has reached a level where the A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers. This message will be updated on Sunday 7th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 12:10
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Ancholme area. This means that the River Ancholme is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 on Sunday 7th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 13:44
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase catchment area. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Wednesday 3rd February. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 on Thursday, 4th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:55
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase catchment area. Further rain throughout tonight Tuesday 2nd February, is expected to cause the River Rase and Upper Ancholme to again rise. This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from overnight and into the morning on Wednesday 3rd February. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 on Wednesday 3rd February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 14:59
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours, we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase and Upper Ancholme remain high and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Friday 29th January onwards. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 on Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 19:17
River Rase, River Ancholme
Overnight we saw heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area and further rain is forecast for this evening, Thursday 28th January 2021. This means that the River Rase and Upper Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river overnight tonight 28th January and into the morning on Friday 29th January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 09:07
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers from now, Friday 15th January onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today, Friday, 15th January. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 12:05
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers from now onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today, Thursday, 14th January. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Friday, 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 13:51
River Rase, River Ancholme
Following the rain on Friday 28th February and this morning in the Market Rasen and Ancholme area the River Rase levels remain high in the Bishopbridge area. This will continue to cause flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river over the weekend. Our forecasts indicates an improving picture and flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels and expect them to slowly recede over the weekend. This message will be updated by Sunday 1st March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 20:33
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Market Rasen and Ancholme area. This means that the River Rase is now rising in the Bishopbridge area, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening on Friday 28th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Saturday 29th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:05
River Rase, River Ancholme
Two bands of rainfall have passed through the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area over the last 36 hours. This means that the River Rase and upper reaches of the River Ancholme are now rising again, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Monday 24th February onwards. No further significant rainfall is forecast for Tuesday/Wednesday but we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels. This message will be updated by Tuesday 25th February.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 13:38
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Upper Ancholme area. This has fallen onto already saturated catchments. This means that the River Rase and upper reaches of the River Ancholme are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on Sunday 23rd February onwards. A further band of rainfall is expected overnight and into Monday morning and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday 24th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 04:11
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 36 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area as a result of Storm Dennis. This means that levels in the Rase and Upper Ancholme rivers remain high, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. The A631 road at Bishopbridge however should be accessible to traffic. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated during Monday, 17th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:34
River Rase, River Ancholme
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area as a result of Storm Dennis. This means that the Rase and Upper Ancholme rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Sunday 16th February, onwards. The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water, resulting in some impact on public safety. The Environment Agency recommends that you do not drive through flood water. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today and overnight. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday, 17th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:19
River Rase, River Ancholme
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rase and Upper Ancholme area as a result of Storm Dennis. This means that the Rase and Upper Ancholme rivers are are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Sunday 16th February, onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today and overnight. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday, 17th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:54
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase area. This means that the River Rase has risen, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Monday 10th February, onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Tuesday 11th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 18:28
River Rase, River Ancholme
Throughout today, Sunday 9th February, we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase area. This means that the River Rase is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening on Sunday 9th February, onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday 10th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 13:07
River Rase, River Ancholme
Water levels in the River Rase remain elevated in response to recent rainfall. Low lying land and roads close to the river may be flooded. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may cause the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Wednesday 15th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 16:44
River Rase, River Ancholme
Water levels in the River Rase remain elevated in response to recent rainfall. Low lying land and roads close to the river may be flooded. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may cause the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday 14th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 09:03
River Rase, River Ancholme
Heavy rain fell overnight across the River Rase and Ancholme areas. This means that levels in the River Rase have risen, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday 13th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 18:40
River Rase, River Ancholme
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight across the River Rase and Ancholme areas. This means that the River Rase is expected to rise, which could lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river by the morning. We expect the river to remain high throughout tomorrow Sunday 12th January. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and road near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday 12 January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 17:16
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Ancholme area. This has caused the level of the River Rase and Upper Ancholme to rise, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout today and overnight into Friday 10th January. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday 10th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 08:18
River Rase, River Ancholme
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Rase and Ancholme areas. This means that the River Rase is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Thursday 9th January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 as the situation changes.