Flood Alert Info - Rivers Afan and Kenfig
Area Description
Rivers in the Afan and Kenfig catchments.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 20:32
South West
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Rainfall is currently affecting this area. River Levels will be above normal levels. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 19:56
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall from Saturday 16th March through the evening and into the night. River levels are expected to be above normal . Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 20:12
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 3:00 AM on Thursday the 22nd of February. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:01
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 10:00 AM on Wednesday the 21st of February. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 20:16
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 21:18
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall from 9 PM Thursday 25th January. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 00:30
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Oct 2023 20:13
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from Thursday 12th October at 10 PM. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jul 2023 17:01
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region and the rain is expected to continue throughout the night of Saturday 22nd July. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall and are expected to remain high overnight. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2023 02:58
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. River levels are above normal levels. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2023 17:01
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 8:00pm on Friday 13th January. . River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. . We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 16:42
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from the evening of Wednesday 11 January. . River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. . We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 16:15
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 3 AM Tuesday 10th January. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 05:40
South West
A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River Levels have responded to recent rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2023 02:54
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 2:45AM on Wednesday the 4th of January. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 12:16
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region from 12:00PM on Wednesday the 28th of December. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2022 18:15
South West
A period of adverse weather is expected to affect this region on Wednesday 2nd November 2022. River Levels are expected to respond to the forecast rainfall. Flooding of Low-lying land and roads is expected. . We will continue to monitor the situation. You can monitor the situation in your area by using our 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on our website. For more information on our Flood Alerts and how we issue them, please visit the ‘How we forecast floods, issue warnings and assess flood risk’ page on our website.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 12:42
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue this afternoon Tuesday 15th February, easing later in the day. Further rainfall is expected this evening. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land throughout today and for the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2022 14:36
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 7:00 PM and the heaviest rainfall is forecast to continue until 3pm on Sunday 13th February. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 12 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 13:51
South West
The previous heavy rainfall has cleared and river levels are falling, however further rainfall overnight into the early hours on Saturday 30th October will return rivers above Alert level. Heavy rainfall is again forecast overnight into Sunday 31st October, therefore river levels will fluctuate throughout the weekend. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land over the weekend.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 16:47
South West
The current band of rain is expected to ease by about 5:00 PM, but this will be followed by a further band of heavy rain that is expected to be present between 7:00 PM on Thursday the 28th of October and 1:00 AM on Friday the 29th of October. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2021 06:04
South West
Rainfall has been affecting the catchment overnight, this rain is expected to ease by 6:30 am leaving only isolated showers for the remainder of the day. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and rainfall quantities gives a risk of flooding to low-lying land during the next 12 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 8 May 2021 12:53
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Saturday 8th May until midnight. Forecast rainfall quantities give a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours. Recent dry weather means rivers are reacting slower to the rainfall as river levels were low. Firm ground conditions will increase the risk of surface water run-off.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 10:37
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue through today Friday 19th February and most of Saturday 20th February and the prolonged nature raises the risk of significant impacts. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and exceptional rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours and over the weekend. Many rivers are already at elevated levels from rainfall earlier this week and will react to the quantities forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:56
South West
Remaining very unsettled this evening, Wednesday 20th January, as Storm Christoph brings further heavy rain over the next few hours. This will increase river levels further. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land until Thursday 21st January.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 15:49
South West
Remaining very unsettled today Tuesday 19th January, as Storm Christoph brings further heavy rain this afternoon and especially overnight into Wednesday. Rain will continue throughout Wednesday, increasing river levels further. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land until Thursday 21st January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 18:20
South West
River levels are already high in this area and in many places ground conditions are saturated. Further rainfall is expected to arrive in the catchment tonight on Thursday 17th December and will continue until the early hours on Friday 18th December. A further band of heavy rain will arrive Friday morning and continue overnight to Saturday 19th December. This rainfall is expected to be very intense at times and there is a very high risk of flooding during Friday. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding is likely to continue over the weekend into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 12:41
South West
The weather remains very unsettled, and there is a continuing risk of flooding with saturated ground conditions. Further rainfall is expected today Sunday 1st November, accompanied by severe gale force southwesterly winds. The heaviest and most persistent rainfall will be inland over high ground tonight. This will clear to showery weather during the early hours of Monday 2nd November. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 15:09
South West
River levels are already high in this area and in many places ground conditions are saturated. Further rainfall is expected to arrive in the catchment tonight on Saturday 31st October and will continue through the night to Sunday evening the 1st November. This rainfall is expected to be intense at times and there is a high risk of flooding during Sunday. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding is likely to continue over the weekend into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 17:42
South West
River levels are already high in this area and in many places ground conditions are saturated. Further rainfall is expected to arrive in the catchment tonight on Friday 30th October and will continue through the night to Saturday morning the 31st October. This rainfall is expected to be very intense at times and there is a very high risk of flooding during Saturday. Further bands of rainfall are expected during Sunday and into Monday and as a result the risk of flooding is likely to continue over the weekend into early next week. You can monitor the situation in this area by using our River Levels Online Service on our website. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 07:19
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue to ease. The heaviest rainfall has now cleared the areas. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 12 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:04
South West
The rainfall is forecast to continue until 10:00AM on Sunday the 16th of February. The rain is expected to fall continuously over this period with the possibility of some very heavy bursts during Saturday evening and into the early hours of Sunday morning. The combination of ground conditions, existing river levels and forecast rainfall quantities gives a high risk of flooding of low-lying land during the next 24 hours.