Flood Alert Info - The River Glaven through Hunworth, Thornage and Letheringsett
Area Description
The River Glaven through Hunworth, Thornage and Letheringsett.
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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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:
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 12:03
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely in response to the rain that has fallen overnight and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to remain high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Letheringsett, Little Thornage and Glandford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for further rain during today Sunday 18 February, with the potential for some heavy showers. The rain is expected to clear off the East coast by early afternoon, with only the odd light shower pushing through the catchment. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Monday 19 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:09
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 5th January 2024. The River Glaven is rising steadily in response to the overnight rainfall. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for 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, Saturday 6th January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:09
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 3rd January, and into tomorrow. River water levels are currently high as the rivers respond to 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 flood alert 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 closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Thursday 4th January.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:56
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to remain until tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground but should stabilise soon. Areas most at risk are low lying road and riverside areas in Letheringsett, Little Thornage and Glandford. 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 over the next couple of days with further rain showers through the week. 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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 19:13
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 14:44
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:43
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 3 Oct 2023 00:13
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 18 Sep 2023 19:13
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 12 Sep 2023 15:57
Glaven
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 12:35
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for the rest of today and into tomorrow morning. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Letheringsett, Little Thornage and Glandford. The weather forecast is for further rain today and for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 12pm tomorrow, Friday 18 November.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 08:56
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Wednesday 20th October. The River Glaven is rising steadily in response to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and riverside areas in Letheringsett, Little Thornage and Glandford. 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 over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Thursday 21st October.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 07:40
Glaven
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, and into this evening, Tuesday 19th January. river levels are rising quickly in response to the recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for an unsettled period over the next few days, with periods of heavy rain during Wednesday and Thursday possible. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Tuesday 19th January.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2019 09:33
Glaven
This message has been issued because there remains a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now until this evening, Monday 7th October 2019. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for further light rainfall and this alert will remain in place until the risk of flooding has passed. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message this afternoon, Monday 7th October 2019.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2019 18:28
Glaven
This message has been issued because there remains a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas over the next couple of hours. River levels have now peaked at Hunworth but will remain high overnight throughout the Glaven catchment. The forecast is for no further rainfall throughout this evening and overnight. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow, Monday 7th October 2019.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2019 14:25
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas this afternoon and into the evening of Sunday 6th October 2019. The forecast is for further rainfall throughout today and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 08:43
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is a continued possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas through today, Thursday 13 June. Further rain overnight has kept river levels high. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for rainfall through this morning and afternoon, some of which could be heavy at times. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 15:05
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is a continued risk of minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas through this afternoon and evening, Wednesday 12th June. River levels are falling but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening which will pass quickly, but which may be intense and could lead to some surface water problems. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 08:57
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is continued minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas until this evening, Wednesday 12th June. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this afternoon which will pass quickly, but which may be intense and could lead to some surface water problems. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 14:49
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 12th June. River levels are currently high and staying high due to the continued rainfall. The levels should return to normal by tomorrow morning. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 08:25
Glaven
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas from now until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 12th June. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.