Flood Warning Info - River Thames in Abingdon
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River Thames in Abingdon.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 2 Dec 2024 09:00
River Thames
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are high but falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads remains possible, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for light showers over the coming days. We do not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 02/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2024 18:20
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for showers over the coming days. We do not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2024 09:29
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for scattered showers over the coming days. We do not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high over the coming days.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated before this evening, 01/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Nov 2024 17:04
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street, East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for predominantly dry conditions overnight with scattered showers in the coming days. River levels are expected to continue falling, but will remain high over the coming days.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Nov 2024 09:52
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for predominantly dry conditions today, with scattered showers in the coming days. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high over the coming days.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 30/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Nov 2024 16:53
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames at Abingdon. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
The weather forecast is for predominantly dry conditions overnight and throughout Saturday. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high over the coming days.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated Saturday morning, 30/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Nov 2024 09:57
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 29/11/24, especially properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street, East St. Helens Street. Today is forecast to be mainly dry followed by light rain in places overnight. River levels are expected to continue falling, but will remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream.
Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2024 17:31
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 28/11/2024. Levels are expected to be lower than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
This evening and overnight is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2024 10:20
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Thames following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected today, 28/11/24. Levels are expected to be lower than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street, East St. Helens Street .
Today is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to remain high today. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 18:25
River Thames
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are rising steadily on the River Thames following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is possible overnight, 27/11/2024. Levels are expected to be lower than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
This evening and overnight are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to stabilise through the day. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 11:59
River Thames
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are rising steadily on the River Thames following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is possible today, 27/11/2024. Levels are expected to be lower than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street and East St. Helens Street.
This morning's rain is expected to clear by this afternoon, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. River levels are expected to stabilise through the day. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 15:27
River Thames
Property flooding is possible. River levels are rising steadily on the River Thames following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is possible from this afternoon, 26/11/24. Levels are expected to be lower than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the Thames on Waters Edge, Bridge Street, East St. Helens Street .
The forecast is for a predominantly dry remainder of the day with further rainfall forecast overnight (26/11/2024) into tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue to rise steadily overnight before stabilising through the day tomorrow. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2024 18:17
River Thames
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight, 26/02/2024. Flooding of properties is possible but not expected in areas closest to the river including Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a few light rain showers tomorrow afternoon. River levels are expected to slowly fall over the coming days however they will remain high over the next week as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2024 08:40
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but began falling yesterday on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 26/02/2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a few light rain showers tomorrow afternoon. River levels are expected to slowly fall over the coming days however they will remain high over the next week.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 26/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 19:19
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but beginning to stabilise on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight, 25/02/2024. Peak levels are not expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Further rain is forecast this evening and overnight. Tomorrow is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to stabilise overnight and should begin slowly falling over the coming days. Levels will remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 08:44
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high and slowly rising on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 25/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. This morning is forecast to be predominantly dry before a band of rain moves in this afternoon/evening. River levels are expected to continue slowly rising today and will remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 25/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 19:03
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high and slowly rising on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 24/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. This evening and overnight is forecast to be predominantly dry before a band of persistent rain moves in tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue slowly rising overnight and will remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 08:06
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but currently stable on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 24/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day and night before a band of persistent rain moves in tomorrow. River levels may rise further over the next 24 hours as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 18:59
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but currently stable on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 23/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. This evening and overnight is forecast to be mainly dry, with a few isolated showers. River levels may rise further over the next 24 hours as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this tomorrow morning, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 07:50
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but currently stable on the River Thames following recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 23/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. The forecast is for scattered showers through today. Rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. We expect river levels to rise further over the next 24 hours as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 20:15
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thames as a result of recent rainfall and high river levels upstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected overnight and tomorrow, 23/02/2024. Peak levels are not currently expected to be as high as those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Scattered showers are forecast this evening and overnight. We expect river levels will continue slowly rising overnight and throughout the next couple of days as water moves downstream.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 11:16
River Thames
No further property flooding is expected. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 11/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Today and tomorrow (12/01/24) are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high as water moves downstream, but levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive or walk through floodwater. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 17:39
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 10/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. The forecast this evening and into tomorrow (11/01/24) is dry. We expect river levels to remain high as water moves downstream, but levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 08:11
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 10/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. The forecast is dry today and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high as water moves downstream, but levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 18:40
River Thames
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property remains possible overnight, 09/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on Bridge Street, East St. Helens Street and St. Helens Wharf. The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is dry. We expect river levels to remain high as water moves downstream, but levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:25
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 09/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high as water moves downstream, but levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:59
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue overnight, 08/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. The forecast is for wintry showers to move through the area this evening with a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high but will begin to gradually fall over the coming days. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 09:34
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but have now stabilised on the River Thames at Abingdon following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 08/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, with the possibility of wintry showers this afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. Tomorrow is forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high but will begin to gradually fall over the coming days. River levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 18:39
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but beginning to stabilise on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high but begin to stabilise. River levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 09:21
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but beginning to stabilise on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 07/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to stabilise and begin to fall overnight, but levels will remain high over the coming days as water makes its way downstream. Levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 18:22
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but beginning to stabilise on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Tonight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to stabilise and begin to fall overnight, but levels will remain high over the coming days as water makes its way downstream. Levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:58
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high and rising on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected today, 06/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Light rainfall will clear this morning, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. We expect river levels to stabilise soon but remain high over the coming days as water makes its way downstream. Levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 19:18
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high and rising on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected this evening, 05/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Further scattered showers are forecast overnight and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to stabilise soon but remain high over the coming days as water makes its way downstream. Levels are currently higher than in January 2014. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:54
River Thames
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high and rising on the River Thames following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected today, 05/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, followed by further showers this evening and overnight which have the potential to be heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue rising today and will remain high over the coming days as water makes its way downstream. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:37
River Thames
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but stable on the River Thames following heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property remains possible overnight, 04/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Further persistent rainfall which may be heavy is forecast to move through the area overnight, 04/01/2024, clearing in the early hours of Friday, before conditions become drier into the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, and may rise further during the day tomorrow, 05/01/2024, in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 06:39
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thames as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected this morning 04/01/2024, especially in areas close to the river in Abingdon. Areas most at risk are properties on The Bridge and East St Helens Street and St Helens Wharf. Further rainfall is forecast to move through the area during the afternoon and overnight 04/01/2024 before conditions become drier into the weekend. We expect river levels to continue rising through today 04/01/2024. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by this afternoon, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Feb 2021 08:26
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steadily falling on the River Thames as a result of previous rainfall. Further flooding of property is possible but not expected. Rain showers are forecast this afternoon (4/2/21), but they are not expected to greatly impact river levels. River levels will remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the coming days, however they were steadily falling overnight and are expected to continue to do so.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 4/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2021 19:57
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but slowly falling on the River Thames as a result of previous rainfall. Flooding of property is expected to continue, especially around Abingdon, but not expected to become more extensive. This evening and overnight is forecast to be dry. Showers are forecast tomorrrow afternoon (4/2/21), but these are not expected to greatly impact river levels. River levels will remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 4/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2021 09:46
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Thames as a result of previous rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is expected to continue, especially around Abingdon. Heavy rain showers are possible this afternoon, (3/2/21) but these are not expected to greatly impact water levels. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:20
River Thames
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but steady on the River Thames as a result of previous rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is possible, especially in the Abingdon area.
There is a chance of showers overnight and tomorrow, (3/2/21). We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2021 08:57
River Thames
Property flooding is expected.
River levels have risen on the River Thames. Therefore, flooding of property is possible this morning 2/2/21, especially in Abingdon. A slow rise in river levels is expected until this evening.
The forecast is for showers today, (2/2/21), with an unsettled week ahead. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 2/2/21, or as the situation changes.