Flood Alert Info - Lower River Coquet
Area Description
Lower River Coquet and its tributaries from Brinkburn to Warkworth.
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 27 Dec 2023 17:46
River Coquet
River levels are rising on the Lower River Coquet due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower River Coquet, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
River levels are expected to peak overnight and further rainfall is forecast.
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 11:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:20
River Coquet
River levels are rising on the Lower 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 09:15
River Coquet
River levels are high on the Lower River Coquet from the persistent rainfall and yesterday’s snowmelt.
Flooding of low-lying roads, footpaths and farmland near the Lower River Coquet is possible this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening.
River levels will remain high until this evening.
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 17:09
River Coquet
River levels are rising on the Lower River Coquet due to persistent rainfall and snowmelt.
Consequently, flooding of low-lying roads, footpaths and farmland near the Lower River Coquet is possible from this afternoon (04/12/2023) until tomorrow evening (05/12/2023).
We will continue to monitor the forecast and will issue any flood warnings if required. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
Please 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 29 Oct 2023 18:44
River Coquet
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 16:14
River Coquet
River levels remain high on the Lower River Coquet and its tributaries from Brinkburn to Warkworth 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.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:12
River Coquet
River levels are remaining high on the Lower River Coquet and its tributaries from Brinkburn to Warkworth 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.
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 20:27
River Coquet
River levels are remaining high on the Lower River Coquet and its tributaries from Brinkburn to Warkworth 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 16:51
River Coquet
River levels are remaining high on the Lower River Coquet due to rainfall.
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 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:44
River Coquet
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 8 Jul 2023 17:27
River Coquet
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 11:05
River Coquet
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 16:56
River Coquet
River levels remain high at the Morwick river gauges due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads throughout this evening, Friday 18/11/2022.
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 clearing weed screens.
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 10:00 on 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 10:44
River Coquet
River levels remain high at the Rothbury and Morwick river gauges 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 clearing weed screens.
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 17:17
River Coquet
River levels have risen at the Rothbury and Morwick river gauges due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 21:00 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 to early hours of Friday, 18/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 5 Dec 2021 16:27
River Coquet
River levels remain high in the lower catchment of the River Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. The forecast continues to be unsettled overnight, 05/12/2021, however river levels are forecast to remain steady. We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 06/12/2021
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 08:24
River Coquet
River levels are high on the Lower 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 Warkworth 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 6 Feb 2021 16:29
River Coquet
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. 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 08:58
River Coquet
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. 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 13:53
River Coquet
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible from 13:00 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. 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 21:32
River Coquet
River levels are high but falling on the Lower River Coquet as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and today, 20/01/20. We expect river levels to remain high overnight. Flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is expected to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. 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 09:10
River Coquet
River levels have risen on the Lower 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 consequently we expect river levels to remain high. 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 18:51
River Coquet
River levels are forecast to rise on the Lower River Coquet and its tributaries as a result of persistent heavy rainfall expected overnight and further persistent rainfall forecast on Wednesday. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected from 00:00 tomorrow, 20/01/21.
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.
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 10:54
River Coquet
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the Lower Coquet. No more significant rainfall is forecast but river levels will remain high throughout today, Sunday 16/02/2020. Rothbury floodgates have now 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 levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the Lower 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 20:13
River Coquet
River levels have risen on the Lower 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. 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. Rothbury floodgates are being closed. We will issue Flood Warnings if required.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 23:49
River Coquet
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Rothbury river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. We are closely monitoring the situation. Flood gates at Rothbury will remain closed overnight and will be reopened tomorrow morning during daylight hours. We are closing the Warkworth gates as a precautionary to the high tides. 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 tomorrow morning (10/02/2020) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:11
River Coquet
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Rothbury river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Flood gates at Rothbury will remain closed overnight and will be reopened tomorrow morning during daylight hours.
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 tomorrow morning (10/02/2020) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:10
River Coquet
River levels are still rising at the River Coquet 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 21:36
River Coquet
River levels are forecast to rise at the River Coquet river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently river 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 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.