Flood Warning Info - River Coquet at Brinkburn and Weldon

Area Description

Properties including, Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill.
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 7 Dec 2024 21:40
River Coquet
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight and into tomorrow morning due to Storm Darragh. Flooding is expected from 02:30 AM and current forecasts indicate that the river level will peak around 05:00 AM on Sunday 08/12/2024. Areas most at risk include properties at Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill. Although the rain will ease overnight, river levels will remain high throughout Sunday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 08:09
River Coquet
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. River levels are expected to be at their highest at around 9:30 AM on 17/10/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Coquet, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties including, Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 18:41
River Coquet
River levels are remaining high on the River Coquet due to heavy rainfall. They are expected to remain high overnight and flooding of properties may continue. Areas most at risk include Properties including, Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 13:05
River Coquet
River levels are rising steadily on the River Coquet due to Storm Babet. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Coquet, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties including, Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill. Flooding is expected to affect Properties including, Brinkburn Priory, Weldon Bridge and Weldon Mill from 03:00 PM on 20/10/2023. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels are high and forecast to rise further and the risk of flooding to properties remains. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.