Flood Warning Info - River Glen at Surfleet Reservoir during high tide periods

Area Description

River Glen at Surfleet Reservoir during high tide periods.
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 23 Feb 2024 18:34
River Glen
Heavy rain has been falling in the Surfleet area over the past 2 days which has caused the river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period(s): From 18:00 on 23/02/2024 to 21:00 on 23/02/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 05:00 on 24/02/2024, or before, if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:30
River Glen
Levels on the River Glen remain high. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: From 20:00 to 22:00 on Monday 12th February. The risk is expected to decrease from Tuesday 13th onwards. We continue to monitor the situation and this message will be updated by 17:00 on 13/02/24, or before, if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 16:18
River Glen
Heavy rain has fallen in the Surfleet area which is causing the river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 19:00 to 21:00 on Sunday 11th February and from 07:30 to 09:30 and 19:00 to 21:45 on Monday 12th February. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 17:00 on 12/02/24, or before, if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 16:26
River Glen
Heavy rain has fallen in the Surfleet area which is causing the river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 17:00 to 20:00 on Saturday 10th February and from 07:00 to 09:00 and 19:00-21:00 on Sunday 11th February. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 17:00 on 11/02/24, or before, if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:37
River Glen
Heavy rain has fallen in the Surfleet area which is causing the river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 06:00 to 08:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 on Saturday 10th February and from 07:00 to 09:00 on Sunday 11th February. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 17:00 on 10/02/24, or before, if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 13:47
River Glen
Heavy rain on Saturday, 6th February has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period overnight tonight: From 01:30hrs to 05:30hrs on Monday, 8th February.


Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2021 07:46
River Glen
Heavy rain throughout the past few days has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of property at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 08:45 to 11:45 on 31st January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:24
River Glen
Heavy rain throughout the past few days has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding of property at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 19:30 to 22:30 on Saturday, 30th January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 23:22
River Glen
Heavy rain throughout the past week has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 07:00 on 30th January 2021 to 10:00 on 30th January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 14:04
River Glen
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is very likely to lead to flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: from 18:00 on 29 January 2021 to 21:00 on 29 January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 03:33
River Glen
Heavy rain over the last 24 hours has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is very likely to lead to flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: from 06:00 on 29 January 2021 to 09:00 on 29 January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:47
River Glen
Heavy rain throughout the past week has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock periods: From 18:00 on 28 January 2021 to 20:30 on 28 January 2021 and from 06:30 on 29 January 2021 to 09:00 on 29 January 2021.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:39
River Glen
Heavy rain falling across the River Glen catchment this morning has caused river levels to rise again. Due to flows from the upper catchment, and tide lock at Surfleet, we now expect that properties in Surfleet Reservoir could be affected on this evening's tide on Saturday, 16th January. This Flood Warning is now in force for this evening's tide lock period: from 19:30hrs to 23:30hrs on 16th January. The situation for tomorrow morning's tide around 10:00hrs will be reviewed overnight. Low lying properties at Surfleet Reservoir are most at risk. 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 will be out closely monitoring the situation during the tide lock period, and this message will be updated on Sunday, 17th January, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2021 00:18
River Glen
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Glen catchment over the past 48 hours. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in Glens. Due to flows from the upper catchment, and tide lock at Surfleet, we now expect properties in Surfleet Reservoir to be affected on the morning tide of Saturday, 16th January. This Flood Warning is now in force for this morning's tide lock period: From 07:00 hrs on 16th January to 11:00hrs on 16th January, and will be reviewed for tomorrow's tide. Low lying properties at Surfleet Reservoir are most at risk. 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 will be out closely monitoring the situation during the tide lock period, and this message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2021 20:20
River Glen
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Glen catchment over the past 36 hours. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in the Glens. Due to flows from the upper catchment, and tide lock at Surfleet, we now expect properties in Surfleet Reservoir to be affected on the evening tide of Friday, 15th January. This Flood Warning is now in force for this evening's tide lock period: From 18:40hrs on 15th January to 22:40hrs on 15th January, and will be reviewed for tomorrow's tide. Low lying properties at Surfleet Reservoir are most at risk. 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 will be out closely monitoring the situation during the tide lock period, and this message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2021 13:00
River Glen
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Glen catchment over the past 24-36 hours. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in glens. Due to flows from the upper catchment, and tide lock at Surfleet, we now expect properties in Surfleet Reservoir to be affected on the evening tide of Friday, 15th January. This Flood Warning is now in force for this evening's tide lock period: From 18:40hrs on 15th January 2021 to 22:40hrs on 15th January 2021, and will be reviewed for tomorrow's tide. Low lying properties at Surfleet Reservoir are most at risk. 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 will be out closely monitoring the situation during the tide lock period, and this message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 23:50
River Glen
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Glen catchment over the past 24 hours. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in Glens, due to flows from the upper catchment and tide lock at Surfleet we now expect properties in Surfleet Reservoir to be affected from the morning high tide on Friday, 15th January onwards. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: From 06:30 on 15th January 2021 to 09:30 on 15th January 2021, and will be reviewed for the evening high tide. Low lying properties at Surfleet Reservoir are most at risk. 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 will be out closely monitoring the situation during the tide lock period, and this message will be updated on Friday 15th January, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2019 17:21
River Glen
Recent heavy rain has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. We are expecting much higher levels overnight in comparison to the ones observed this afternoon. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: from 01:00 on the morning of 22nd December 2019 to 03:00.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2019 13:50
River Glen
Heavy rain on Friday has caused river levels to rise on the River Glen. During periods of high tide, the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at Surfleet reservoir. This Flood Warning is now in force for the following tide lock period: From 14:30 on 21 December 2019.