Flood Alert Info - Welland tributaries
Area Description
Tributaries of the River Welland affecting Medbourne, Great Easton, Caldecott, Oakham and Ketton.
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 1 Oct 2024 16:03
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland catchment. This means that the tributaries of the River Welland are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon today, Tuesday 01/10/2024 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 02/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:45
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area. This means that river levels are rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers from this morning, Sunday 18th February, onwards. Forecasts indicate further unsettled weather and rainfall is possible from Wednesday 21st February onwards, and we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 19/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:46
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland Valley area. This means that tributaries to the River Welland have risen, which has led to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 11/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:49
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment. This means that the tributaries to the River Welland are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Friday 9th February 2024 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 10/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 15:29
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 05/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:08
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 04/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 20:03
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight today, Tuesday 2nd January, so we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 03/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:21
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland area. Further rainfall is forecasted today, Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall throughout this afternoon and evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 08/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 13:24
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland area. Further rainfall is forecasted during the day on Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall after midday. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 07/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 11:53
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland area. This means that tributaries of the River Welland will remain high, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from the afternoon of Tuesday 5th December onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 06/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 18:36
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Welland area. This means that tributaries of the River Welland are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from the evening of Monday, 4th December onwards. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 05/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 10:18
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
River levels remain high due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet and further rainfall that occurred on Tuesday 24th October. River levels to remain high throughout Wednesday 25th of October. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 07:49
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, Tuesday 24th October, with the heaviest rainfall forecast late morning. Catchments are expected to react and river levels rise throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:31
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Heavy rainfall on Friday 20th October resulted in high river levels, which will remain high today Monday 23rd October and for the next few days. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 04:27
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire on Friday 20th October resulted in high river levels, which will remain high today Monday 23rd October and for the next few days. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:30
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
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 23 Nov 2022 12:20
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Further heavy rainfall has fallen Wednesday 23rd November in the River Welland catchment area. This means that the tributaries of the River Welland remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today Wednesday 23rd November. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 early evening on Wednesday 23rd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 18:24
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area. This means that the tributaries of the River Welland are now high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout tonight and into Wednesday 23rd November. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 13:00 on Wednesday 23rd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 10:19
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area. This means that the tributaries of the River Welland are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the watercourses from the morning of Tuesday 22nd November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 19:00 on Tuesday 22nd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 15:17
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Welland area. This means that the River Chater is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Thursday 17th November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today and overnight. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels. 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 on Friday 18th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2022 18:43
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
On Wednesday, 16th March, heavy rain fell in the River Welland catchment. This means that the Welland tributaries rose, which led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. There is no more rain in the forecast for the coming days, however, whilst most river levels have returned to normal, the Eye Brook is currently peaking around the Eye Brook Reservoir and the level will remain high there over the next few days. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Saturday, 19th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 16:05
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Yesterday, Wednesday, 16th March, heavy rain fell in the River Welland catchment. This means that the Welland tributaries rose over the last 24 hours. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Our forecast has improved and no further flooding is expected. However, whilst most river levels are falling, Eye Brook is still rising and will remain high over the next few days. 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 monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Friday, 18th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2022 20:42
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment. This means that the Welland tributaries are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river, from the evening of Wednesday, 16th March onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:19
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall across the Welland Valley and river levels remain high. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. This may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from today, Friday 29th January, onwards. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:26
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Overnight we have seen further heavy rainfall across Welland Valley. This means hat the rivers levels are rising again, which may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Thursday 28th January, onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Friday 29th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 21:10
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the river has risen, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout this evening, Friday 15th January and for the next few days. There is more rainfall forecast for tomorrow, Saturday 16th January, and we will be monitoring how the river levels respond. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 12:02
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the river is now rising, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Friday 15th January and for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 12:47
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Thursday, 14th January. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Friday, 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 16:45
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area over the last few days. Levels in the tributaries of the River Welland are rising and are expected to remain high today, Thursday, 24th December and for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 will update this message on Friday, 25th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 19:32
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area today, Wednesday 23rd December. Levels in the tributaries of the River Welland are rising and are expected to remain high from today, and for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:57
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 36 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area as a result of Storm Dennis. This means that levels in the River Welland have risen, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated during Monday 17th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:26
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Sunday 16th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday 17th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 21:00
River Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
The weather forecast is for further heavy rain overnight tonight, Wednesday 8th January, and into Thursday morning. This means that tributaries of the River Welland are expected to rise, which may cause flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers overnight. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday. Our forecasts indicate flooding to low lying properties is possible and we will closely monitor the situation. We have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. 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 on Thursday 9th January or as the situation changes.