Flood Alert Info - River Rede
Area Description
River Rede and its tributaries from Catcleugh Reservoir to the Redesmouth.
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 09:58
River Rede
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 Rede
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.
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 09:59
River Rede
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.
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 12:47
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise this evening which may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 22:00 today 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.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to the anticipated prolonged rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 4 Dec 2024 19:08
River Rede
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Flooding to low lying areas is possible overnight as river levels are forecast to rise due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. We do not anticipate Flood Warnings will be needed at this time.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 08:00
River Rede
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible due to overnight rain, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible between 9:00 AM on 24/11/2024 and 4:00 PM on 24/11/2024.
Locations to be affected are near the River Rede, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the day and no further flooding is expected.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 16:46
River Rede
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible when river levels are expected to be at their highest at 9:00 PM on 16/10/2024 and again at 8:00 AM on 17/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rede, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 11:31
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall this morning, 23/08/2024. Flooding is still possible at locations near the River Rede and its tributaries, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads in the Otterburn Mill area.
River levels will rise during Friday afternoon, peaking approximately 15:00 PM and falling throughout Friday evening. We will continue to monitor levels closely, and do not expect flood warnings to be issued. 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 19:00 PM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Apr 2024 21:11
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall this evening and overnight into Monday, 15/04/2024.
Flooding is still possible at locations near the River Rede and its tributaries, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads in the Otterburn Mill area.
River levels will rise overnight from 04:00 AM and into tomorrow morning 15/04/2024, peaking approximately 10:00 AM and falling throughout Monday afternoon. We will continue to monitor levels closely, and do not expect flood warnings to be issued. 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 13:00 PM on 15/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 13:56
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 13:45 PM on 09/04/2024. The area most affected will be Otterburn Mill.
Further rainfall is forecast for throughout the day and river levels are forecast to rise.
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 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 19:26
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall this evening and overnight.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 4:45 AM on 09/04/2024. The area most affected will be Otterburn Mill.
Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, 09/04/2024.
River levels are forecast to rise throughout the day and will peak in the evening of 09/04/2024.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 09:26
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede following last night’s rainfall.
Flooding is still possible on Saturday morning at locations near the River Rede and its tributaries, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads in the Otterburn Mill area.
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 3:00 PM on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 14:40
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede and have now peaked for today following the heavy rainfall last night and this morning.
Whilst levels will now recede, further rainfall is forecast in the early hours of Saturday the 6th April which will see the river rise again. Flooding will be possible from 6:00 AM at locations near the River Rede and its tributaries, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads in the Otterburn Mill area.
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 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 07:16
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rede and its tributaries, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads in the Otterburn Mill area. Flooding is possible from 08:00 AM on Friday the 5th April, with levels remaining elevated right through the day.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning, with another band of rainfall forecast overnight into Saturday. 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 3:00 PM on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 19:05
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede based on the levels at Otterburn Mill due to heavy rainfall. Levels are expected to peak at 07:00 AM on 30/01/2024. They are not expected to reach those of the recent Storm Isha.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rede, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening and 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 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 20:15
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to the earlier rainfall from Storm Jocelyn. They are forecast to peak later this evening, 23/01/2024, at around 11pm, before falling overnight. The peak river level will be significantly lower than on Sunday.
Flooding is possible this evening at locations near the River Rede, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 10:20
River Rede
River levels rose yesterday evening and overnight on the River Rede due to rainfall produced by Storm Isha.
Flooding is still possible throughout Monday morning 22/01/2024, at locations near the River Rede, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rain showers are forecast today, 22/01/2024 but river levels have peaked overnight and will continue to fall throughout today and this evening.
Further rain is forecast from 9:00 AM tomorrow, 23/01/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely and 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 18:00 PM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 16:23
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to rainfall as part of Storm Isha and are currently forecast to peak in the early hours of Monday morning, 22/01/2024.
Flooding is possible from 17:00 PM on 21/01/2024 throughout the night into Monday morning 22/01/2024, at locations near the River Rede, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon and overnight. River levels will remain high until Monday afternoon.
Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 20:00
River Rede
River levels have started to rise on the River Rede as a result of today's persistent rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 10:00 PM on 30/12/2023.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. We are not expecting to require flood warnings at this time.
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 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 08:23
River Rede
River levels are now falling on the River Rede but levels remain high following the prolonged rainfall on 27/12/2023.
Blustery showers are expected through Thursday and Friday with the chance of further more persistent rainfall over the weekend.
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 12:00 noon on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 12:04
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rede, 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 day.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and issued 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 10:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 19:18
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to persistent rainfall.
River levels are expected to peak overnight and into the morning 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 08:20
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede from the overnight persistent rainfall and yesterdays snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening.
Further light rainfall is forecast today and river levels will remain high until this evening.
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 06:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 18:54
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede 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 morning (05/12/2023).
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening into Tuesday morning, therefore river levels will be elevated until tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and 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 09:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 14:55
River Rede
River levels are rising on the River Rede due to persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Debi.
River levels at the Otterburn Mill river gauge are expected to peak this evening 13/11/2023, 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 on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 12:13
River Rede
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 27 Oct 2023 00:42
River Rede
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 12:19
River Rede
River levels are remaining high on the River Rede and its tributaries from Catcleugh Reservoir to the Redesmouth.
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 20:37
River Rede
River levels have peaked, but are remaining high on the River Rede and its tributaries from Catcleugh Reservoir to the Redesmouth.
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 16:31
River Rede
River levels are remaining high on the River Rede 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 11:32
River Rede
Levels will continue to rise on the River Rede due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet.
Flooding is expected to affect locations near the River Rede and its tributaries from Catcleugh Reservoir to the Redesmouth throughout of the afternoon of the 20/10/2023. Low lying land, roads and riverside footpaths are expected to be most affected.
Further rainfall is forecast to continue throughout this afternoon into Saturday morning. River levels are forecast to remain high.
We continue to monitor the situation and may issue flood warnings.
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 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 08:46
River Rede
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 08:22
River Rede
River levels are rising steadily on the River Rede due to Storm Babet.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rede, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from this afternoon on 20/10/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day and 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 04:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2023 02:13
River Rede
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 17:33
River Rede
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 11:13
River Rede
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 10:54
River Rede
River levels remain high at the Otterburn Mill and Rede Bridge 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 16:57
River Rede
River levels have risen at the Otterburn Mill and Rede Bridge 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 20 Feb 2022 19:24
River Rede
River levels on the River Rede continue to remain high as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall.
Levels on the River Rede at Otterburn are beginning to peak and will remain high overnight, before falling very steadily throughout Monday morning.
River levels at Rede Bridge are still rising but are expected to peak at around 23:00, before falling steadily overnight.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:04
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede at Otterburn as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout Sunday afternoon.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. We expect river levels to continue to rise throughout Sunday afternoon and will peak between 20:00 and midnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation and may issue Flood Warnings later today if necessary.
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 20:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 08:59
River Rede
River levels are high on the River Rede 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 and water levels at Otterburn are beginning to fall however levels downstream at Rede Bridge are expected to stay high for most of the day.
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 16:00 this evening, 05/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 09:32
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede and its tributaries as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday and overnight. River levels have now peaked and are falling slowly, but flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is still possible today, 20/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment today. 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 19:14
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rede 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 22:00 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.
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 09:05
River Rede
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the River Rede. No more significant rainfall is forecast but river levels will remain high throughout today, Sunday 16/02/2020. The Flood Warning for the River Rede at Otterburn has also been removed as river levels are falling and the risk of flooding to property has reduced.
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 18:41
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede 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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:15
River Rede
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Otterburn Mill and Rede Bridge river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara.
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.
This message will be updated by 11:00 tomorrow morning (10/02/2020) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 20:53
River Rede
River levels are forecast to rise at the Otterburn Mill and Rede Bridge river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently River Rede levels will rise relatively rapidly through Saturday night, 08/02/20 into Sunday morning, 09/02/20. Flooding of properties/roads and farmland is possible. 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. Current forecast suggest the potential need to issue flood warnings but we will issue these as rivers respond to the rainfall.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 19:12
River Rede
River levels have risen on the River Rede at the Otterburn Mill and Rede Bridge gauging stations as a result of heavy rainfall throughout the day. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is possible from 19:00 tonight, Saturday 11 January. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the night and slowly recede in the early hours of the morning.
Our incident response staff 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 tomorrow morning, Sunday 12 January, or as the situation changes.