Flood Warning Info - Hawick (Slitrig)

Area Description

Hawick (Slitrig).
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 20:56
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). River levels remain high but have now peaked following a period of persistent rainfall. Any flooding impacts may continue overnight but it is an improving picture overnight and into tomorrow morning. Flooding is possible around the #34;Village#34; area and Kirkwynd Bridge. For information: Scottish Borders Councils nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2021 17:35
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). Over 80mm of rainfall is forecast overnight on Wednesday and through Thursday morning and there is a risk that the flood warning threshold will be exceeded. SEPA will continue to monitor the event and will update this message with more detail through the night when more accurate predictions will be possible. Flooding is possible around the #34;Village#34; area and Kirkwynd Bridge. For information: Scottish Borders Councils nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2021 01:54
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). The Slitrig Water has peaked and levels will continue to fall through the remainder of Wednesday with no further significant rainfall forecast. Residual flood water may cause issues for some time after the river has fallen. For information: Scottish Borders Councils nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2021 22:36
Hawick (Slitrig)
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). The Slitrig Water has continued to rise in response to prolonged and intense rainfall on Tuesday evening. Extensive flooding is expected within the Village area and around Kirkwynd Bridge as well as risk to properties within Liddesdale Crescent. SEPA will continue to monitor the situation as provide updates as required. For Information: Scottish Borders Council nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2021 19:38
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). River levels will continue to respond to persistent bands of heavy rain falling onto saturated ground. Rivers will peak overnight in the very early hours of the morning. SEPA will continue to monitor and provide updates if required. Flooding is expected around the ?Village? area and Kirkwynd Bridge. Property owners should deploy property level protection in advance of the overnight period as a precaution. For information: Scottish Borders Council nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Severe Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:14
Hawick (Slitrig)
An updated SEVERE FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). Water levels on the River Slitrig have peaked and are now falling. We will continue to monitor the situation. Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. If you are affected or concerned about flooding please contact the emergency services. Some evacuations have been advised. A rest center is open at Teviotdale Leisure Centre. Please follow any advice provided by the emergency services. Sandbags are available from council staff who are responding onsite. Further updates will be issued as appropriate. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This SEVERE FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:46
Hawick (Slitrig)
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). Extensive flooding is expected with the Village area and around Kirkwynd Bridge as well as a risk to properties within Liddesdale Crescent. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:00
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). Flooding is expected around the ?Village? area and Kirkwynd Bridge. Current rainfall and residual snowmelt are causing river levels to rise. Rivers are expected to peak overnight. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 14:17
Hawick (Slitrig)
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). The situation is improving and river levels are beginning to fall, however they will remain high for the next 4 to 6 hours. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 02:59
Hawick (Slitrig)
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Hawick (Slitrig). Water levels are rising on the River Slitrig as a result of heavy rain. Flooding is expected around the ?Village? area and Kirkwynd Bridge. For information: Scottish Borders Councils nearest local sandbag store is located at the Fire Station on Howdenbank in Hawick. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23431