Flood Warning Info - The River Waveney from Bungay to Ellingham
Area Description
The River Waveney from Bungay to Ellingham, including Earsham and Ditchingham.
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 19 Feb 2024 10:06
Waveney
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible, in response to the rain that fell over the weekend. River levels are high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham, including the A143. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. 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. We will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 20 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 07:20
Waveney
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely, and flooding to homes and businesses is possible today, Saturday 6th January. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham, including the A143. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast for the next few days is for predominantly dry weather. 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 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 05:28
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 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 through to Monday 28th December. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside areas in Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham, including the A143. 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 07:32
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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham, including the A143. 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 17:39
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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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 12:51
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 Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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 00:04
Waveney
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 riverside areas in Earsham, Bungay and Ditchingham including the A143. 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.