Flood Warning Info - The Spixworth Beck
Area Description
The Spixworth Beck from Horsham St Faith to Crostwick.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 15:50
Spixworth Beck
This message has been issued because some flooding of homes and businesses is possible in response to the rain that has fallen overnight and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are Beck Lane Ford at Horsham St Faith. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture through this afternoon, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Monday 19 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 14:49
Spixworth Beck
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Friday 20th October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Beck Lane Ford at Horsham St Faith. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further unsettled weather through the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm Friday 20 October or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 17:17
Spixworth Beck
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through the evening and over night into Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Beck Lane Ford at Horsham St Faith. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 11:29
Spixworth Beck
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Thursday 24th December. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today following the rain overnight. Areas most at risk are Beck Lane Ford at Horsham St Faith. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for showers today, moving into more settled weather over the next few days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Thursday 24th December.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2020 23:15
Spixworth Beck
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight and into tomorrow, Thursday 24th December. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Beck Lane Ford at Horsham St Faith. The forecast is for rainfall which will continue overnight, and could lead to some surface water problems, before easing and clearing away in the early hours of the morning. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 7am tomorrow morning.