Land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Riccal
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels remain high on the River Riccal due to rainfall associated with Storm Darragh. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. Further rainfall is forecast on today, Sunday 08/12/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:30pm on Sunday 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are rising on the River Riccal due to rainfall associated with Storm Darragh. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. Further rainfall is forecast early on 08/12/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:30am on Sunday 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are rising on the River Riccal due to rainfall associated with Storm Darragh. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land near the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. Further rainfall is forecast today, 07/12/2024 and overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:30am on Sunday 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Riccal due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. Further rainfall is forecast for today Tuesday 02/01/2024. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00pm on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Riccal due to rainfall expected on Monday evening 01/01/24 and overnight into Tuesday morning 02/10/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00am on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels remain high on the River Riccal due to recent persistent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast on Friday afternoon 08/12/2023 and into the weekend. Areas most at risk include low lying land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, and including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
Persistent rain is forecast throughout the rest of today Thursday 7/12/2023 and overnight. Rivers will respond to this rainfall on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas most at risk include Land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Land in Beadlam. We continue to monitor levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6am on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
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.
River Riccal
River levels are continuing to rise on the river Riccal due to rainfall. Flooding is possible at land around the river Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, and Walmouth Beck, including the West of Mill Street in Harome and along Howldale Land in Beadlam from 04:30 PM on 17/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast tonight, but should clear in the early hours, with Friday and Saturday expected to be largely dry. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are rising on the river Riccal due to rainfall. Flooding is possible at land around the river Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck, Walmouth Beck, including the West of Mill Street in Harome and along Howldale Land in Beadlam from 04:30 PM on 17/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
This flood alert has been re-issued and updated in response to a fast rise in river levels on the River Riccal due to overnight rainfall into Tuesday morning 1/11/2022. Areas most at risk include land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck, and to the West of Mill Street in Harome and along Howldale Lane in Beadlam. In these areas, flooding is expected throughout Tuesday morning 01/11/2022. River levels will remain high into Tuesday afternoon, but are expected to fall by Tuesday evening. Further rainfall over the coming days will mean river levels are likely to fluctuate. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 1/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Riccal due to rainfall expected overnight on Monday 31/10/2022. Areas most at risk include land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome, and properties along Howldale Lane in Beadlam. In these areas, flooding is expected overnight and into Tuesday morning 01/11/2022. Further rainfall over the coming days will mean river levels are likely to fluctuate. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 1st November, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Riccal due to rainfall expected overnight on Monday 31/10/2022. Areas most at risk include land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck, including properties to the West of Mill Street in Harome and properties along Howldale Lane in Beadlam. In these areas, flooding is expected overnight and into Tuesday morning 01/11/2022. Further rainfall over the coming days will mean river levels are likely to fluctuate. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 31/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 05/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Sunday evening 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 05/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and its tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 01/12/2021 and tomorrow, Thursday 02/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 02/12/21, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels will continue to remain high during Wednesday 01/12/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland will continue into late into Wednesday evening, 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries, including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. We expect river levels to fall slightly later this morning, and to rise again this afternoon, Wednesday 01/12/21.Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland will continue into Wednesday, 01/12/21. Levels are falling but will remain high overnight on Tuesday 30/11/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries, including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 30/11/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land around the River Riccal and it's tributaries including Bonfield Gill, Bogmire Gill, Ellerker Beck, Keld Spring Beck and Walmouth Beck. We expect river levels to remain high until midnight on 30/11/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
The flood alert for the River Riccall has been issued. River levels have risen as a result of rainfall overnight on Friday 26th November 2021. River levels have peaked, and are falling slowly. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible this evening and into the morning of Sunday 28th November 2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
The flood alert for the River Riccall has been issued. River levels have risen as a result of rainfall overnight on Friday 26th November 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible this evening Saturday 27th November 2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
The flood alert for the River Riccal catchment has been issued. River levels have risen rapidly in this area as a result of heavy rainfall overnight on Friday 26th November 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected during Saturday 27th November 2021 during the afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated Saturday by 17:00 on 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
River Riccal
The flood alert for the River Riccal catchment remains in force as a result of heavy rainfall today, Sunday 31st October. River levels have peaked and will remain high before beginning to fall overnight and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, Monday 1st November. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showery rain is forecast for Sunday night and into Monday 1st November. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
River Riccal
The flood alert for the River Riccal catchment has now been issued. River levels have risen rapidly in this area as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday morning, 31st October. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected during Sunday afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Sunday evening, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
River Riccal
River levels have risen on the River Riccal due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Riccal. No property flooding is expected. No further flooding to fields and roads is expected, however there may be standing water seen for several days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 06/10/2021, or as the situation changes.