Flood Alert Info - The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton
Area Description
The Rivers Yare and Tiffey to Cringleford, and the River Tas and Wacton to Caistor St Edmund.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:30
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 19 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. 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. 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 Tuesday 20 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 12:07
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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 around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. 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, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:08
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today Monday 12 February 2024. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a dry day today, with light rainfall possible tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 13 February.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:43
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 11th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. Rain is expected throughout Sunday which may be persistent and locally heavy in places. The forecast is for drier conditions as we move into next week. 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 12th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:01
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Saturday 10th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. Rain is expected throughout Saturday which may be persistent and locally heavy in places. The forecast is for further isolated outbreaks of rain and showers are expected 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, Sunday 11th February.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:52
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 9th February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. The forecast is for further rainfall and isolated showers throughout today and remaining unsettled into the weekend. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. 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 10th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:50
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 6th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather for 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, Sunday 7th January.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:18
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 5th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. 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. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 6th January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 13:38
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Thursday 4th January, and tomorrow, Friday 5th January. River levels are currently high and will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for potentially heavy rainfall overnight tonight, and into tomorrow. 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, Friday 5th January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 12:55
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to through this evening and overnight in to tomorrow, Thursday 4th January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground but should stabilise soon. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few days. 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. We will update this message tomorrow Thursday 4th January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:59
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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 roads and riverside area around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. 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 on Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 12:33
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 3 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 low lying roads and riverside areas around Low Street, Barnham Broom, Marlingford, Bawburgh, Wymondham and Colney. 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 will update this message on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 20:43
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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 15:14
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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 30 Jan 2021 11:36
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours, and into this afternoon, Saturday 30th January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning, and into this afternoon, with no further significant rain forecast 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 Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:31
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours, and into this afternoon, Saturday 30th January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning, and into the afternoon, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 6pm today.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:14
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Friday 29th January 2021. 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 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 28 Jan 2021 17:18
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Thursday 28th January. River levels remain high, due to high groundwater levels as the water moves through the catchment in response to 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 some heavy rainfall this evening Thursday 28 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 as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:45
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through this evening and overnight (Wednesday 20th January), and into tomorrow Thursday 21st January. 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 at this time. The forecast is for some further rainfall this evening and overnight, before clearing into Thursday morning. 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 20 Jan 2021 05:23
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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, Wednesday 20th January. River levels are remaining high as the water moves through the system in response to the recent heavy rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for scattered showers today and then heavy rainfall this evening and into tomorrow morning. 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 19 Jan 2021 17:31
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Tuesday 19th January 2021. River levels are currently high and responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for patchy rain and showers through tonight followed by more persistent and at times heavy rain on Wednesday into Thursday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 11am on Wednesday 20th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 11:53
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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 currently high and responding further to the overnight 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 28 Dec 2020 07:54
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 28th December 2020. River levels remain high, but will continue to drop back down to more normal levels through today. The forecast is for some wintry showers which may pass over today, but these should not affect river levels. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 18:00, 28th December 2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:41
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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. 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 Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 07:34
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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. 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 Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 18:41
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through the evening and overnight into Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. 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 Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:15
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
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. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. 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 by 6pm on Thursday 24th December.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 08:20
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for further showers this morning which could be heavy at times. 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 Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:31
River Yare, River Tiffey, River Tas
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. The river is rising steadily in response to the rainfall. The forecast is for further light rain during Friday 20 December 2019. Further showers are forecast for tomorrow, but these are not expected to be heavy. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation.