Flood Warning Info - The River Waveney from Diss to Bungay

Area Description

The River Waveney from Diss to Bungay.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 08:29
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Saturday 24th February. River levels remain high following recent rainfall but should slowly fall over the next couple of days. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for no significant rainfall on Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 25th February, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:40
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Friday 23rd February. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for no significant rainfall over the next couple of days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:45
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely through today Wednesday 21 February 2024 and into the weekend. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the area of Diss and levels remain highly responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather through the week and into the weekend. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, 21 February 2024 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2024 10:14
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Tuesday 20 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal and levels will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. Further rainfall is forecast for today and overnight into Wednesday. Thursday has the potential for heavier rainfall, remaining unsettled for the rest of the week. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Wednesday 21 February 2024, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:55
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely to continue today, Monday 19 February 2024. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down later today. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for light showers this morning, Monday 19 February, which are expected to clear by lunchtime leaving the rest of the day dry. Tuesday 20 February is expected to be a dry day. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Tuesday 20 February 2024, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 19:56
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely. The Waveney is expected to cross the flood warning threshold in the early hours of tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024. River levels are continuing to rise following today's rain and will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 10:30
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Tuesday 9th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. River levels are likely to remain high for the next several days. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into drier weather over the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Wednesday 10th January.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 11:09
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Monday 8th January. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down over the next few days. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for the next few days with some isolated showers possible. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 9th January.


Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 10:31
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Sunday 7th January. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down over the next few days. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for the next few days with some isolated showers possible. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 8th January.


Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 13:26
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely and flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Saturday 6th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather for the next few days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 7th January.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 14:40
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely, and flooding of homes and businesses is possible, today Friday 5th January 2024. The River Waveney is rising steadily in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather with some isolated showers for the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 6th January.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2023 14:19
Waveney
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 7 Nov 2023 16:44
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Tuesday 7th November 2023. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation.


Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2023 13:02
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Monday 6 November 2023. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the area of Diss and Billingford. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:53
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 5 November 2023. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are, riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 on Monday 6 November 2023 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2023 09:19
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Sunday 5 November. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the area of Diss. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 5 November.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2023 08:08
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Friday 3 November 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. 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 on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 19:43
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely this evening, Thursday 2nd November 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to further rainfall tonight and then stabilise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. River levels will remain high after the rainfall with standing water on wet ground in the surrounding area. The forecast is for further rain later this evening, followed by a largely dry day on Friday, but 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 on Friday 3rd November 2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:54
Waveney
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 21 Oct 2023 18:41
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue overnight, Saturday 21st October 2023. River levels are beginning to fall, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for drier conditions for the rest of the weekend, which will allow river levels to start to return to normal 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 Sunday 22nd October 2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:24
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely tonight, Friday 20th October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 on Saturday 21st October 2023 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 17:14
Waveney
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions over the next few hours today, Saturday 30th January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this afternoon but no further significant rain forecast overnight or tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.


Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:54
Waveney
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions through today, Saturday 30th January 2021. River levels remain high in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning and into the afternoon Saturday 30 January, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message at 6pm today.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:22
Waveney
This message has been issued because of the potential for some homes and businesses to flood through this evening and overnight, and into tomorrow Thursday 21st January. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for some further rainfall this evening and overnight, before clearing into Thursday morning. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.


Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:40
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Sunday 27th December 2020 through to Monday 28th December 2020. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 16:55
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 17:37
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 12:44
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 24 Dec 2020 02:10
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight and into this morning, Thursday 24th December. River levels will remain high throughout the day. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Homersfield, Needham Mill, Brockdish, Scole and Diss, including the A143 at Scole and Homersfield, and the A1066 at Diss. 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 10am tomorrow morning.