Flood Warning Info - The River Yare from the A11 at Cringleford to Trowse Newton

Area Description

The River Yare from the A11 at Cringleford to Trowse Newton.
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.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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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 4 Jan 2024 07:23
River Yare
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Thursday 4th January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days, with further rain showers throughout the week. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 5th January 2024.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 07:17
River Yare
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Thursday 4th January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days, with further rain showers throughout the week. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 5th January 2024.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:44
River Yare
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:05
River Yare
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Sunday 22nd October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for drier conditions for the rest of the Sunday, which will allow river levels to start to return to normal later on Sunday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday 23rd October 2023 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 7 Sep 2023 03:13
River Yare
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:40
River Yare
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Sunday 27th December through to Monday 28th December. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. 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 26 Dec 2020 16:32
River Yare
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for the evening of Saturday 26th December through to Sunday 27th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall expected during the early hours of Sunday 27th December, which will pass quickly, but may be intense and could lead to river levels begining to rise again and some surface water problems. 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 26 Dec 2020 09:07
River Yare
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Saturday 26th December 2020. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. 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 25 Dec 2020 16:29
River Yare
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Friday 25th December, through to Saturday 26th December River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. 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 25 Dec 2020 07:33
River Yare
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. 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 11am tomorrow morning.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 21:12
River Yare
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 expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Cringleford, Old Lakenham and Trowse Newton, including the railway line. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. 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.