Flood Alert Info - Upper River Coquet
Area Description
Upper River Coquet, River Alwin and their tributaries from source to Pauperhaugh.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 09:59
River Coquet, River Alwin
Conditions are improving and less rainfall is expected today. However, river levels remain high, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 16:41
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels will remain high and flooding remains possible.
Flooding is possible this evening, 07/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Sunday 08/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to anticipated prolonged rainfall from Storm Darragh.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Rothbury floodgate will remain closed overnight.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 09:58
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to remain high which may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible today 07/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Sunday 08/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to anticipated prolonged rainfall from Storm Darragh.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Rothbury floodgate will remain closed today.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2024 13:17
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to rise this evening which may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from Friday evening 06/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Saturday 07/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We will close Rothbury flood gates at approximately 15:00 today.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 20:41
River Coquet, River Alwin
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Flooding is possible from 11:00 PM on 16/10/2024 through until the afternoon on 17/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Coquet, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 14:42
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 8:45 PM on 09/04/2024.
River levels are expected to peak overnight and fall tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and will be closing Rothbury Floodgate at 4:30 PM.
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 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 19:16
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet due to rainfall produced by Storm Isha.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this evening (21/01/2024) until tomorrow morning (22/01/2024).
River levels are rising following rainfall on Sunday afternoon and evening. River levels are expected to rise into Sunday night 21/01/2024 and will be elevated until tomorrow morning, 22/01/2024.
Please note, the flood gates in Rothbury have been closed at 3pm today, 21/01/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
At this time we do not anticipate flood warnings will be required. We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 14:21
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Coquet, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the remainder of the day.
We will be closing the Rothbury flood gates this afternoon at 03:00 PM and they will remain closed overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:49
River Coquet, River Alwin
After the rainfall yesterday and overnight, the River Coquet has now peaked, however levels will remain elevated until midday.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. No property flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 3pm on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:19
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet due to persistent rainfall.
River levels are expected to peak in the early hours of Friday 8th December. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. No property flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 10am on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:12
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are high on the Upper River Coquet from the overnight persistent rainfall and yesterday’s snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening.
River levels will remain high until this evening - we will update you when the Rothbury flood gates can re-opened.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and will issue any flood warnings if required.
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 06:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 17:19
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet due to persistent rainfall and snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this afternoon (04/12/2023) until tomorrow evening (05/12/2023).
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening into Tuesday morning, therefore river levels will be elevated until tomorrow evening.
Please note, we will be closing the flood gates in Rothbury at 10pm tonight, 04/12/2023.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 09:43
River Coquet, River Alwin
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 21 Oct 2023 16:12
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high on the Upper River Coquet, River Alwin and their tributaries from source to Pauperhaugh due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
No further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. No flooding of properties is expected. The floodgates at Rothbury will remain closed.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:13
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are remaining high on the Upper River Coquet, River Alwin and their tributaries from source to Pauperhaugh due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Showery rainfall is forecast throughout Saturday, but this will ease overnight. No flooding of properties is expected. The floodgates at Rothbury will remain closed.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:29
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are remaining high on the Upper River Coquet, River Alwin and their tributaries from source to Pauperhaugh due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more intermittent overnight. However, river will remain elevated, but no flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:47
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are due to peak shortly but remain high on the Upper River Coquet due to heavy rainfall.
Our incident rooms are 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.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:50
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are continuing to rise on the Upper River Coquet due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet.
Flooding will continue to affect locations near the Upper River Coquet, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day and into Saturday morning.
Rothbury flood gates have closed at 8:00AM on 20/10/2023. We will continue to monitor levels closely and may issue flood warnings if required.
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 16:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:25
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Coquet due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Coquet from 07:30AM on 20/10/2023, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Friday and Saturday.
Rothbury flood gates will be closing at 8:00AM on 20/10/2023. We will continue to monitor levels closely and may issue flood warnings if required.
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 10:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:26
River Coquet, River Alwin
There have been some heavy showers this afternoon (Saturday 8th July) in the North East Area, but the potential for further heavy, possibly thundery, showers remains this evening and through the night which could bring high isolated totals. There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments. Therefore, the Flood Alert will remain in force overnight and we will provide a further update tomorrow morning.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings, but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 11:03
River Coquet, River Alwin
This message has been issued proactively ahead of heavy thundery showers that are forecast to move across the region between 11am and 12 midnight today (Sat 8th July) with the potential to bring high isolated totals.
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 10:34
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high at the Alwinton Bridge river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads throughout today, Friday 19/11/2022.
Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, and we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and flood gates at Rothbury will remain closed.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:25
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen at the Alwinton Bridge river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 16:00 on Thursday, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into Friday morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and flood gates at Rothbury have been closed on Thursday afternoon, 17/11/2022.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 14:04
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen at the Alwinton Bridge river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 16:00 on Thursday, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into Friday morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and flood gates at Rothbury will be closed from 15:30, 17/11/2022.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 09:42
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are high on the Upper River Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. There is less rainfall forecast today, 05/12/2021 however levels will remain high for most of the day before reducing.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. We are not expecting to close Rothbury flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:00 this evening, 05/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 11:51
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are high on the Upper Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast through today, Wednesday 01/12/2021. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff will be opening Rothbury gates in the next hour (12:00-13:00pm, 01/12/2021). Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 01/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 09:53
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast through today, Wednesday 01/12/2021. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff have closed the Rothbury flood gates, and they will remain closed through the day on 01/12/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 01/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 18:45
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, 30/11/2021, and into tomorrow morning, 01/12/2021. We expect river levels to rise during the early hours of Wednesday and remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff have closed the Rothbury flood gates this evening, 30/11/2021, and they will remain closed overnight. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 01/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2021 08:43
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high at the Rothbury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, Wednesday, 06/10/2021. Further rainfall is not expected today. River levels have peaked and are now falling. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have checked defences and cleared screens, and are ready to respond if needed. Rothbury flood gates have now been opened.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 16:00 today, 06/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 21:21
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen at the Alwinton and Rothbury river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 today. River levels are expected to peak during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning (06/10/21).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have checked defences and cleared screens, and are ready to respond if needed. We are closing Rothbury flood gates over the next few hours and they will remain closed overnight.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 19:59
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen at the Alwinton and Rothbury river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 today (05/10/21). River levels are expected to peak during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning (06/10/21).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have checked defences and cleared screens, and are ready to respond if needed. We do not expect to close the Rothbury flood gates.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 14:08
River Coquet, River Alwin
Rising temperature is causing snow melt and river levels on the River Coquet are rising. Levels are expected to peak on Tuesday night, however further rain forecast later this week could cause the river to respond again. The River Coquet has recently changed course naturally and more water is now flowing into Caistron Lakes.There is a risk that additional water will be released from the lakes causing the river to rise quicker than usual. The main risk areas are the floodplain downstream of Caistron Lakes, Thropton & Rothbury.Land users should be prepared to move livestock and property to higher ground and the public should stay away from the river. We don’t expect properties to be affected or to issue Flood Warnings. We are closely monitoring the situation. The flood gates at Rothbury will be closed today at 15:30 as a precaution, and Northumberland County Council are closing riverside footpaths. This message will be updated by 9am on 17/02/2021 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 10:13
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high today as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible today, 07/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. More rain and snow is forecast today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 16:29
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible this evening, overnight and tomorrow, 07/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. More rain and snow is forecast overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Rothbury Riverside flood gates have been closed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 10:19
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high but appear to have peaked throughout the catchment. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible today, 06/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Rain is likely to continue today, but will be less intense and persistent than yesterday and will turn to snow through the day. We are closely monitoring the situation. Rothbury Riverside flood gates have been opened. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 08:58
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high but appear to have peaked throughout the catchment. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible today, 06/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Rain is likely to continue today, 06/02/2021, but will be less intense and persistent than yesterday and will turn to snow through the day. We are closely monitoring the situation. Rothbury Riverside flood gates are closed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 20:45
River Coquet, River Alwin
We are reissuing this alert because the forecast for the Coquet has risen slightly and we now intend to close the flood gates at Rothbury Riverside. Please take action to move vehicles from the riverside of the gates. The forecast has not risen significantly higher and we still do not expect to issue flood warnings for properties but we will continue to monitor the situation.
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible this evening, and tomorrow, 06/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high tomorrow, 06/02/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 11:36
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible from 11:00 today, 05/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high tomorrow, 06/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. We do not expect to issue Flood Warnings or to close the Rothbury flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 20:39
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels remain high on the Upper River Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and today, 20/01/20. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment this evening, and therefore we expect river levels to remain high. Flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is expected to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Rothbury flood gates will remain closed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:30 on 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 09:31
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen on the Upper River Coquet and its tributaries as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday and overnight. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Wednesday 20/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment today and we expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. Rothbury flood gates will remain closed. We are closely monitoring the situation but do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:16
River Coquet, River Alwin
Upper River Coquet, River Alwin and their tributaries from source to Pauperhaugh - Rothbury?
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet and its tributaries as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today which is forecast to continue overnight and into Wednesday. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected from 20:00 tonight 19/01/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. We are closing the Rothbury flood gate.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:42
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are rising on the Upper River Coquet and its tributaries as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today which is forecast to continue overnight and into Wednesday. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected from 20:00 today, 19/01/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. We are closing the Rothbury flood gate.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:13
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the Upper River Coquet. No more significant rainfall is forecast but river levels will remain high throughout today, Sunday 16/02/2020. Rothbury floodgates have been reopened.
Please continue to avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, as they may still be flooded.
We are continuing to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:05
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the Upper River Coquet. No more significant rainfall is forecast but river levels will remain high throughout today, Sunday 16/02/2020. Rothbury floodgates will be reopened by mid-morning.
Please continue to avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, as they may still be flooded.
We are continuing to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:22
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels have risen on the Upper River Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, rivers will be high throughout Saturday evening, 15/02/2020, and into Sunday.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend and we expect river levels to remain high over this period.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:07
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are still rising at the Alwinton Bridge and Rothbury river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall caused by Storm Ciara. Rain is expected to move out of the area by 12:00 today, 09/02/2020. However, low responding rivers may continue to rise into this evening.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated later this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 21:18
River Coquet, River Alwin
River levels are forecast to rise at the Alwinton Bridge and Rothbury river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently River Coquet levels will rise rapidly, flooding of properties/roads and farmland is possible through Saturday night, 08/02/20 into Sunday morning, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast through Saturday night and Sunday, rain will be particularly heavy over high ground in the Pennines and the Cheviots.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. The flood gate at Rothbury will be closed early on Sunday morning so please ensure any cars are removed before midnight tonight, 08/02/20.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:30 on Sunday, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.