Flood Alert Info - Upper Teme
Area Description
River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries upstream of Ludlow.
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 21 Oct 2024 07:28
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are falling at the Onibury and Leintwardine river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/10/24. No further significant rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Monday 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 15:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 06:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm today, Sunday 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 15:36
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 07:46
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today 18/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 07:30
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high today 18/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 15:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
No further significant rainfall is forecast until Friday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 07:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Thursday 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 16:50
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Thursday 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 07:32
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 16/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and Roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2024 17:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, Monday 14/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow, Monday 14/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have now reached their peak, but remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Leintwardine river gauge peaked at 1.00m, Monday afternoon, 30/09/24.
Onibury river gauge peaked at 1.87m, Monday morning, 30/09/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on the 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 09:23
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:-
Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.2m this afternoon, 30/09/24;
Onibury 1.9m to 2.1m this afternoon, 30/09/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on the 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight tonight 29/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries from early tomorrow morning 30/09/24. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:-
Leintwardine 1.5m to 1.7m Monday evening the 30/09/24;
Onibury 2.6m to 2.8m Monday evening the 30/09/24.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight tonight 29/09/2024 into tomorrow 30/09/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on the 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 16:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen, but remain steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.6m.
Further light showers are forecast today, 27/09/2024 and further rain on Sunday 29/09/2024 into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 28/09/24 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 07:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.6m.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today 27/09/24 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 16:05
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible early Friday morning, 27/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.6m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow 27/09/24
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 16:36
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain below flood risk threshold but continue to rise slowly at the Leintwardine and Ludlow river gauges following recent persistently heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding could possibly affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. This flood alert remains in force due to the uncertainty of the location and intensity of rainfall forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 08:50
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain below flood risk threshold but continue to rise slowly at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding could possibly affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. This flood alert remains in force due to the uncertainty of the location and intensity of rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 19:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight tonight, 22/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4 to 1.6m Tuesday morning; Onibury 1.9 to 2.1m Monday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 25/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:35
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain steady at Leintwardine but are falling at the Onibury and Ludlow Corve river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 09:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury and Ludlow Corve river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to rise at the Onibury, Ludlow - Corve and Leintwardine river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible from 11am today, 05/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2 to 1.4m on Friday afternoon; Onibury 1.7 to 1.9m Friday afternoon; Ludlow - Corve 2.3 to 2.6m Friday evening, 05/04/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the Weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on 06/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 18:28
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to start between 4:00 and 7:00 tomorrow, 05/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3 to 1.6m on Friday afternoon; Onibury 2.2 to 2.5m midday on Friday; Corve 3.0 to 3.3m midday on Friday, 05/04/24. Futher rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday, 07/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 05/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 07:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow Corve river gauges, as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:- Leintwardine peaked at 1.37m on Thursday 28/03/24; Onibury peaked at 2.21m on Thursday 28/03/24, Corve 3.23m on Thursday 28/03/24.
Further showers are forecast today 29/03/24. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Ludlow Corve river gauge and river levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:- Leintwardine peaked at 1.37m on Thursday 28/03/24; Onibury peaked at 2.21m on Thursday 28/03/24.
Predicted peaks:- Corve 3.1m to 3.3m on Thursday 28/03/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 06:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 7am 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.3m Friday 29/03/24; Onibury 1.9m to 2.19m Thursday 28/03/24; Corve 2.7m to 2.9m Thursday 28/03/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/03/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 15:18
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 7am 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.3m Friday 29/03/24; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m Thursday 28/03/24; Corve 2.4m to 2.7m Thursday 28/03/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:-
Leintwardine peaked at 1.36m on Thursday afternoon, 22/02/24.
Onibury peaked at 2.51m, also on Thursday afternoon, 22/02/24.
Ludlow – Corve peaked at 3.26m on Thursday evening, 22/02/24.
We expect river levels to remain high today, Friday 23/02/24, and into tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now generally falling at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:-
Leintwardine peaked at 1.36m on Thursday afternoon, 22/02/24. Onibury peaked at 2.51m, also on Thursday afternoon, 22/02/24. Ludlow – Corve peaked at 3.26m on Thursday evening, 22/02/24.
We expect river levels to remain high today, Friday 23/02/24, and into tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:56
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury and Corve river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.5m Thursday evening, 22/02/24, Onibury 2.4m to 2.6m Thursday evening, 22/02/24; Corve 3.0m to 3.3m Thursday evening, 22/02/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are forecast to rise again in this area. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 08:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury and Corve river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:-
Onibury 2.2m to 2.4m this evening.
Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.5m overnight
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are forecast to rise again in this area. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 12:46
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury and Corve river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening 21/02/2024 with a further rise expected tomorrow 22/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.9-2.1 this evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 Tomorrow, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 07:29
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to occur this morning, Sunday 18/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high on Sunday. 18/02/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours from that forecast. Updates will be issued at least every twenty-four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 17:09
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, 14/02/24, morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land & roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6m to 2.0m 14/02/24 Wednesday morning; Corve 2.3m to 2.7m 14/02/24, Wednesday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11am on 14/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 16:10
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are now falling at the Onibury river gauge following heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10 am on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:19
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are now falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
No further rainfall is currently forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6 pm on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 16:33
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11 am on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:48
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6 pm on 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:38
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today and tomorrow, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11.00 am on 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 12:09
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from midday today, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6.00pm on 08/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 07:21
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked at 2.10m at 2am on Wednesday, 07/02/24; Corve is peaking now. We expect river levels to remain high until midday on Wednesday, 07/02/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 07/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 15:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 11pm this evening, 06/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.7 to 1.9m; Corve 2.2 to 2.5m both overnight tonight.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon. Further rainfall is forecast for the end of the week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 07/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:14
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to fall at the Leintwardine River gauge, but still remain high. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m on Tuesday evening 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m Tuesday evening, 02/01/24. Leintwardine peaked at 2.00m Wednesday morning, 03/01/24.
Further showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no significant rainfall is expected. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:01
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to fall at the Leintwardine River gauge, but still remain high. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m on Tuesday evening 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m Tuesday evening, 02/01/24. Leintwardine peaked at 2.00m Wednesday morning, 03/01/24.
Further showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no significant rainfall is expected. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:17
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve), but still remain high. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m on Tuesday evening 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m Tuesday evening, 02/01/24. Leintwardine peaked at 2.0m Wednesday morning, 03/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:29
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are beginning to fall slowly at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve), but still remain high. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m on Tuesday evening 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m Tuesday evening, 02/01/24. Leintwardine peaked at 2.0m Wednesday morning, 03/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Thursday 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:06
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m last night, Tuesday 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m last night, Tuesday 02/01/24. Leintwardine peaked at 2.0m this morning, Wednesday 03/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.74m last night, Tuesday 02/01/24. Ludlow peaked at 3.38m last night, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Predicted peaks: Leintwardine 2m to 2.2m this morning, Wednesday 03/01/24.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) as a result of recent rainfall. Further rises are forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Onibury 2.5m to 2.8m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Leintwardine 1.8m to 2.2m overnight tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Ludlow predicted 3.7m to 4m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:00
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) as a result of recent rainfall. Further rises are forecast over the next 24 hours. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Onibury 2.5m to 2.8m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Leintwardine 1.8m to 2.1m overnight tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Ludlow predicted 3.7m to 4m tonight, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:22
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) as a result of recent rainfall. Further rises are forecast over the next 24 hours.
Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:
Onibury peaked at 2.19 this morning, 02/01/24.
Leintwardine predicted 1.5 to 1.7m this morning, 02/01/24.
Ludlow predicted 2.90 to 3.20 this morning, 02/01/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 15:36
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling at the Onibury, Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Actual peaks:
Leintwardine 1.44m yesterday afternoon, Sunday 31/12/2023.
Onibury 1.86m yesterday evening, Sunday 31/12/2023.
Ludlow 2.65m yesterday morning, Sunday 31/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 07:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling at the Onibury, Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:
Leintwardine 1.44m yesterday afternoon 31/12/2023.
Onibury 1.86m yesterday afternoon 31/12/2023.
Ludlow 2.65m yesterday evening 31/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 17:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Onibury, Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted Peaks:-
Onibury 1.7m to 2.0m on Monday morning 01/01/2024.
Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m on Monday morning 01/01/2024.
Ludlow 2.5m to 2.9m on Monday morning 01/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast and river levels are expected to remain high, and may rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Monday 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 09:23
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Onibury, Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks:- Onibury peaked at 1.88m overnight.
Predicted Peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m this morning, 31/12/2023. Ludlow 2.6m to 2.8m this morning, 31/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast and river levels are expected to remain high, and may rise again over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6pm today, Sunday 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 18:07
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Leintwardine and are continuing to fall at the Ludlow (corve) river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4 to 1.7m overnight tonight, 30/12/23.
And Ludlow 2.4m to 2.9m overnight tonight, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and river levels will remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 07:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Leintwardine and are falling at the Ludlow (corve) river gauges. However, further rises are forecast as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4 to 1.7m Sunday Morning, 31/12/23.
And Ludlow 2.4m to 2.9m Sunday morning, 31/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast and river levels will rise and remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 17:11
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Leintwardine and are falling at the Ludlow (corve) river gauges. However, further rises are forecast as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4 to 1.7m Sunday Morning, 31/12/23.
And Ludlow 2.4m to 2.9m overnight Saturday, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and river levels may rise further again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 09:06
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at Leintwardine and are falling at the Ludlow (corve) river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. However, further rises are forecast. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4 to 1.7m Sunday Morning, 31/12/23.
And Ludlow 2.4m to 2.9m overnight Saturday, 30/12/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and river levels may rise further again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 16:41
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m this evening, 28/12/23
And Ludlow 3.1m to 3.2m overnight tonight, 28/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 09:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.6m Thursday morning, 28/12/2023
And Ludlow 3m to 3.2m overnight Thursday 28/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
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 6pm today, 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 17:41
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight, 27/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.6m overnight on Wednesday 27/12/2023
And Onibury 1.7m to 2.2m on Wednesday evening 27/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
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 10am on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 12:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.6m overnight on Wednesday 27/12/2023; Onibury 1.6m to 2.0m on Wednesday evening 27/12/2023 and Corve 2.3m to 2.8m overnight on Wednesday 27/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 15:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury and Ludlow Corve river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 19/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks: Onibury peaked at 1.59m this afternoon, 19/12/23. Ludlow Corve is predicted to peak at between 2.3m and 2.7m on Tuesday evening, 19/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 20/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 09:21
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury and Ludlow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 19/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Onibury between 1.6 and 1.9m on Tuesday afternoon,19/12/23. Corve between 2.7 and 3m on Tuesday afternoon, 19/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 19/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 17:32
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight tonight 18/12/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 19/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 19/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 09:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later today and into tomorrow. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high into Friday 15/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 07:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00, 14/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 11:20
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later today and into tomorrow. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have fallen but are due to rise again at the Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of further rainfall today Sunday 10/12/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks this afternoon, Saturday 09/12/23:- Onibury 1.8m to 2.2m; Corve 2.5m to 2.8m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am Monday 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 09:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks this afternoon, Saturday 09/12/23:- Onibury 1.8m to 2.1m; Corve 2.7m to 3.1m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am Sunday 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Peaks:- Onibury 1.97 at 22:30 last night 07/12/2023; Corve 2.79m at 02:45 this morning 08/12/2023. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow 09/12/2023 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 16:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks overnight tonight 07/12/23:- Onibury 1.6m to 1.8m; Corve 2.4m to 2.6m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am Friday 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 08:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Corve. Onibury and Leintwardine river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Leintwardine and Corve are currently peaking, Onibury peaked at 1.9m overnight 05/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 06/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 06/12/23 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:18
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Corve and Onibury river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked at 1.95m this afternoon, Corve 2.8 to 3.1m overnight 04/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 06/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 08:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Corve. Onibury and Leintwardine river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this morning, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.4m Wednesday morning, 06/12/23, Onibury 2.0m to 2.2m Tuesday overnight 05/12/23; Corve 3.0m to 3.4m Tuesday overnight 05/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 06/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm this evening, 04/12/23 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 17:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Corve river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.3m Tuesday afternoon, 05/12/23, Onibury 2.2m to 2.5m Monday afternoon 04/12/23; Corve 3.5m to 3.8m Tuesday morning 05/12/23.. We expect river levels to remain high for most of tomorrow, 04/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 15:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of Storm Debi. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.2m this afternoon; Onibury 1.7m to 2.0 this afternoon; Corve 2.2m to 2.4m this evening.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 08:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of Storm Debi. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 09:00 and 11:00 today, 13/11/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.2m this afternoon; Onibury 1.7m to 2.0 this afternoon, Corve 2.2m to 2.4m this evening.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 13/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 15:28
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 2 Nov 2023 12:14
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 06:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 19 Oct 2023 06:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 13 Oct 2023 12:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 31 Mar 2023 21:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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 14 Mar 2023 16:01
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am, Wednesday 15/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 08:30
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4pm today, Tuesday 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 19:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.8m, tomorrow morning, 14/03/23. Onibury peaked at 1.74m this afternoon, 13/03/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 14:07
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.8m, tomorrow morning, 14/03/23; Onibury 1.7m to 2.1m this afternoon, 13/03/23; Corve 2.2 to 2.5m this afternoon, 13/03/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 19:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 08:45
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.8m, tomorrow morning, 14/03/23; Onibury 1.8m to 2.1m this afternoon, 13/03/23; Corve 2.3m to 2.8m this afternoon, 13/03/23.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 19:17
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.5m to 1.9m Monday overnight; Onibury 2.0m to 2.3m Monday afternoon/evening; Corve 2.5m to 2.9m Monday afternoon/evening.
We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 13:56
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.5m to 1.9m 13/03 in the afternoon; Onibury peaked at 1.78m 12/03 at 10:00; Corve 2.5m to 2.9m 13/03 in teh afternoon.
We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 19:00 on 12/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 08:14
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from Sunday morning, 12/03/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.6 to 2 m on 13/3/23 in the afternoon, Onibury 1.7 to 1.9 m on 12/3/23 in the morning and Corve 2.7 to 3.3 m on 13/3/23 in the morning.
Further rainfall is expected on Sunday evening, 12/03/23 into Monday morning, 13/03/23. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 12/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 13:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 15:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m Sunday evening 08/01/23;
Onibury peaked at 1.94m on Saturday afternoon, 07/01/23; no flooding is forecast at other gauge locations. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and river levels could rise again as a result. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 09:11
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.7m Sunday morning 08/01/23; Onibury peaked at 1.94m yesterday afternoon, 07/01/23; no flooding is forecast at other gauge locations. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and river levels could rise again as a result. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:09
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.7m Sunday morning 08/01/23; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m Sunday morning, 08/01/23; no flooding is forecast at other gauge locations. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and river levels could rise again as a result. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 09:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 11:00 today, 07/01/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.5m this evening; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m this evening; Corve 1.8m to2.0m this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 09:20
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 1.94m on the 24/11/22. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 15:38
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Onibury river gauge but may rise again as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m on the 22/11/22. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 09:18
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Onibury river gauge but may rise again as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m on the 22/11/22. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 15:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Onibury river gauge but may rise again as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m on the 22/11/22. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 09:19
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Onibury river gauge but may rise again as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m on the 22/11/22. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 15:50
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall but may rise again as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 10am on 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 10:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked overnight at 2.2m. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:25
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight and into Tuesday morning, the 22/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.8 to 2m; Corve 2.5 to 2.7m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 22/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2022 09:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to rise slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury peaked at 1.76m last night, Leintwardine 1 to 1.2m today, Friday 04/03/22. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday afternoon, 04/03/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 05/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 18:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, Thursday 03/03/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6 to 1.8m. No flooding is expected at other gauge locations.
No further significant rainfall is forecast before the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday midday, 04/03/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 04/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2022 17:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, Monday, 28/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6 to 1.8m; No flooding is currently forecast at other gauge locations.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 01/03/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 01/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 18:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are now falling slowly at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peak levels occurred at Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow Corve river gauges on Monday morning 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 24/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Thursday 24/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 18:47
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peak levels occurred at Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow Corve river gauges Monday morning 21/02/22.
We expect river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Wednesday 23/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 19:33
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peak levels occurred at Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow Corve river gauges Monday morning 21/02/22.
Some further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hrs. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Tuesday 22/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 10:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are starting to fall slowly at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges & remain high but steady at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Leintwardine peaked at 2.2m at 2am this morning, Monday 21/02/22, Onibury peaked at 2.8m at 2:15 this morning, 21/02/22; Ludlow Corve 3.2m to 3.3m Monday morning 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs but this is not expected to produce significant rainfall totals. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Monday 21/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 01:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Leintwardine 2.3 to 2.7m Monday morning, 21/02/22; Onibury 2.6 to 2.8m Monday morning, 21/02/22; Ludlow Corve 3.0m to 3.5m Monday morning 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Monday 21/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:51
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high and are rising again at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Leintwardine 2 to 2.4m tonight, Sunday night, 20/02/22; Onibury 2.3 and 2.8m Sunday night, 20/02/22; Ludlow Corve 3.2m and 3.7m Monday morning 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 3am tomorrow, Monday 21/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 10:14
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks: Leintwardine 1.8m to 2.3m tonight, Sunday 20/02/22; Onibury is predicted to peak between 2.3 and 2.8m tonight, Sunday 20/02/22; Ludlow Corve predicted to peak between 3.2m and 3.7m Monday morning 21/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 18:52
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Leintwardine peaked at 1.46m Saturday morning 19/02/22; Onibury is predicted to peak between 1.9 and 2.2m Saturday evening 19/02/22, Ludlow Corve predicted to peak between 2.6 and 2.8m Saturday evening 19/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend that could cause river levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 09:46
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but have started to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Leintwardine peaked at 1.46m early this morning, Saturday 19/02/22; Onibury peaked at 2.13m Friday morning 18/02/22, Corve peaked at 2.7m Friday evening 18/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend that could cause river levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Saturday 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 18:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m Friday evening 18/02/22; Onibury 1.8m to 2.0m Friday afternoon 18/02/22, Corve 2.6m to 2.7m Friday evening 18/02/22.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:25
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 18/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.6m Friday afternoon 18/02; Onibury 1.8m to 2.0m Friday afternoon 18/02; Corve 2.2m to 2.6m Friday evening 18/02.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are 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 18:00 on 18/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 15:23
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible to begin today Tuesday, 15/02/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.3m overnight; Onibury 1.7m to 2.0 this afternoon; Corve 2.0m to 2.3m overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening, 15/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 08:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 26/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.8m to 2m this morning Sunday 26/12/21; Corve 2.3m to 2.5m this morning Sunday 26/12/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high today, Sunday 26/12/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 am on Monday 27/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 16:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high at the Onibury and Corve river gauges and are expected to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight 25/12/21 into 26/12/21. Flooding is possible for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks: - Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m Sunday morning, 26/12/21; Corve 2.4m to 2.7m Sunday morning 26/12/21. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 26/12/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 09:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight today 25/12/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6m to 1.8m Sunday morning 26/12/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 26/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2021 15:41
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast Friday today and tomorrow Saturday 25/12/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 04:00 tomorrow morning, 25/12/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6m to 1.8m Saturday morning 25/12/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours with another band of rain expected Saturday evening 25/12/21, which will cause river levels to rise again. We expect river levels to remain high until 26/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 25/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 08:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which could cause levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. 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 1 pm today; Saturday 11/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 17:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. 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 9am on 11/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 08:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. 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 5pm on 10/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 17:09
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. 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 this evening, 10/12/21 by 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 08:35
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
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 this evening, 09/12/21 by 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 17:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge as a result of Storm Barra. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine peaking now at 1.32m; Onibury peaked at 2.19m at 2pm this afternoon; Corve peaking now at 2.54m.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 07:33
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 Wednesday, 08/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.7m to 1.9m Wednesday afternoon, 08/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
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 Wednesday, 08/12 or as this situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2021 07:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is occurring. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Church Stretton and Ludlow. Onibury peaked at 1.72m yesterday afternoon 29/10 and we expect the level to rise again to a similar level this afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend with further rainfall expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 2pm this afternoon 30/10/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 18:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is occurring. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Church Stretton and Ludlow. Onibury peaked at 1.72m this afternoon 29/10. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend with further rainfall expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 8am tomorrow morning 30/10/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 13:38
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is occurring. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Church Stretton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.7m to 1.8m this afternoon 29/10.
We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend with further rainfall expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm this evening 29/10/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 07:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Church Stretton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Onibury 1.6m to 1.8m this afternoon 29/10.
We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 29/10/2021 by 14:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 May 2021 17:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. A peak level of 2.6 metres occurred at midday Friday 14/05/21. Currently no flooding is expected in other gauge locations.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening Friday 14/05/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are 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 09:00 on 15/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 May 2021 12:30
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over Thursday night.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this Friday afternoon. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- River Corve 2.6m to 2.7m Friday afternoon 14/05/21. No other flooding is expected in other gauged locations in this area.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5:00pm on 14/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 17:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen but are now steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Peaks:- Leintwardine peaked at 1.17m today 24/02/21; Onibury peaked at 1.60m today 24/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on 25/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 08:22
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 24/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2 to 1.4m today 24/02/21; Onibury 1.6 to 1.8m today.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 24/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 08:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Leintwardine peaked at 1.5m on Sunday morning, 21/02/21. Onibury peaked at 1.9m on Saturday evening, 20/02/21. Corve peaked at 2.5m on Saturday evening, 20/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm, Tuesday 23/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 17:00
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Leintwardine peaked at 1.5m on Sunday morning, 21/02/21. Onibury peaked at 1.9m on Saturday evening, 20/02/21. Corve peaked at 2.5m on Saturday evening, 20/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am, Tuesday 23/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 08:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Leintwardine peaked at 1.5m on Sunday morning, 21/02/21. Onibury peaked at 1.9m on Saturday night, 20/02/21. Corve peaked at 2.5m on Saturday night, 20/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm, Monday 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 17:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Leintwardine peaked at 1.5m on Sunday morning, 21/02/21. Onibury peaked at 1.9m on Saturday night, 20/02/21. Corve peaked at 2.5m on Saturday night, 20/02/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am, Monday 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 09:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 21/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine peaked at 1.54m. Onibury peaked at 1.9m on Saturday overnight; Corve peaked at 2.5m on Saturday overnight.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 16:55
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 20/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.6m to 1.8m Saturday overnight; Onibury 1.8m to 2.0m Saturday overnight; Corve 2.3 to 2.6m Saturday overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 09:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected from overnight Friday, 19/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.5m Saturday afternoon; Onibury 1.7m to 1.9m Saturday evening; Corve 1.7m to 1.9m Sunday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 20/02/21, or as
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 17:45
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected from overnight Friday, 19/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.6m to 2.0m Saturday morning; Onibury 1.7m to 2.1m Saturday afternoon; Corve 2.4m to 2.6m Saturday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 18:15
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland ispossible from Thursday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.3m Thursday morning, 18/02.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 18/02/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 08:32
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Recorded peak:- Leintwardine 1.36m, Wednesday 03/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Friday 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 09:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high and steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Recorded peak:- Leintwardine 1.36m, Wednesday 03/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 14:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak:- Leintwardine 1 to 1.2m this afternoon, Tuesday 02/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 09:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this morning, Tuesday 02/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.3m tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 03/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 18:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury and Leintwardine river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tomorrow morning, 02/02/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.5m tomorrow afternoon, 02/02/21.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 14:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Leintwardine peaked at 1.3m Sunday morning 31/01/21; Onibury peaked at 2.2m Saturday afternoon 30/01/21; Corve peaked at 3.1m Sunday morning 31/01/21.
Further rainfall is forecast next week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am Monday, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 07:17
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3 to 1.4m Sunday morning 31/01/21; Onibury peaked at 2.2m Saturday afternoon 30/01/21; Corve 3.1 to 3.2m Sunday morning 31/01/21.
Further rainfall is forecast next week and river levels may rise again as a result.
We are monitoring the situation & incident staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm Sunday, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 15:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin again from Saturday 30/1/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.5 to 1.8m Saturday evening 30/1/21; Onibury 2 to 2.4m Saturday evening 30/1/21; Corve 3 to 3.4m Sunday evening 31/1/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:20
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin again from this morning Saturday 30/1/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.6m to 1.8m Saturday evening 30/1/21; Onibury 1.9m to 2.3m Saturday evening 30/1/21; Corve 2.75m to 3.25m Sunday evening 31/1/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Saturday 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 21:21
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of further heavy rainfall forecast overnight tonight Friday 29/1/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin again from tomorrow morning Saturday 30/1/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 2.3m to 2.8m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21; Onibury 1.9m to 2.3m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21; Corve 3.5m to 4.0m Saturday evening 30/1/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of further heavy rainfall forecast overnight tonight Friday 29/1/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin again from tomorrow morning Saturday 30/1/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 2.3m to 2.8m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21; Onibury 1.9m to 2.3m Saturday afternoon 30/1/21; Corve 3.5m to 4.0m Saturday evening 30/1/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:02
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges following heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.4m Friday 29/01/21.
Peaks: Onibury peaked at 2.3m Thursday morning, 28/01/21; Corve peaked at 3.1m Thursday evening, 28/01/21.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm Friday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 18:02
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are steady at the Leintwardine, peaked and falling at the Onibury & rising at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.4m Friday 29/01/21; Onibury peaked at 2.3 this morning, 28/01/21; Corve 3.1m to 3.3m this evening, 28/01/21. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am Friday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are steady at the Leintwardine, peaked and falling at the Onibury & rising at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.4m Friday 29/01/21; Onibury peaked at 2.3 this morning, 28/01/21; Corve 3.1m to 3.3m this evening, 28/01/21. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9pm Friday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine, Onibury & Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.4m Friday afternoon, 29/01/21; Onibury 2.1m to 2.3m Friday morning, 29/01/21; Corve 2.8m to 3.3m Friday afternoon, 29/01/21.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm Thursday 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 17:33
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 28/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.6m tomorrow afternoon, 28/01/21; Onibury 1.7m to 2.2m tomorrow morning 28/01/21; Corve 2.4m to 2.8m tomorrow afternoon, 28/01/21. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge following Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Peaks: Corve peaked at 3.38m, Leintwardine peaked at 2.34m and Onibury peaked at 3.05m on Thursday 21/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 24/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Sunday, 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:39
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling slowly but remain high at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The Corve peaked at 3.38m, Leintwardine peaked at 2.34m and Onibury peaked at 3.05m on Thursday 21/01/21.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 17:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling at the Leintwardine river gauge and high but steady at the Onibury river gauge due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The Corve peaked at 3.38m, Leintwardine peaked at 2.34m and Onibury peaked at 3.05m on Thursday 21/01/21.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but continuing to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The Corve peaked at 3.38m, Leintwardine peaked at 2.34m and Onibury peaked at 3.05m on Thursday 21/01/21.
We expect river levels to remain high for a few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 15:18
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are continuing to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
This morning, Thursday 21/01/21 the Corve peaked at 3.38m, Leintwardine peaked at 2.34m and Onibury peaked at 3.1m Thursday 21/01/21.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 22/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Corve peaked at 3.38m this morning, Leintwardine 2.1m to 2.2m this morning; Onibury 3m to 3.1m this morning, Thursday 21/01/21.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 22/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm today, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:30
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Corve 2.8m to 3.2m Thursday afternoon, Leintwardine 1.9m to 2.3m Thursday morning; Onibury 2.2m to 2.6m Thursday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday afternoon, 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 06:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine gauge and are forecast to rise at the Onibury gauge due to Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 06:00 today, 20/01/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.8m to 2.2m Thursday morning; Onibury 2.2m to 2.7m Thursday afternoon; Corve 2.4m to 2.6m this afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday afternoon, 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 07:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further wintery showers are possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10 am on Wednesday 30/12/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 08:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further wintery showers are possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10 am on Tuesday 29/12/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 07:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further scattered showers are forecast today, Sunday 27/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10 am on Monday 28/12/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 17:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further rainfall is expected overnight on Saturday 26/12/20 into Sunday 27/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10 am on Sunday 27/12/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 08:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast on 26/12/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 26/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 25/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 16:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 08:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday 23/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 16:41
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday 23/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 09:51
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 22/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 17:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 22/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 09:16
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 16:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge. Flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny & River Corve & their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton & Ludlow.
Further blustery showers are forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 21/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 21/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 08:25
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 15:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 08:10
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high and forecast to slowly rise further this morning at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:39
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high and forecast to rise further at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow Corve river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 09:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast today and this is likely to increase levels further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 18/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 16:44
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Rainfall overnight will push river levels to those seen today. Further heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow and this is likely to increase levels further. Please continue to follow the updates.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 18/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 08:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 17/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2020 16:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.35m to 1.6m on Wednesday evening 16/12/20; Onibury 1.8m to 2.0m on Wednesday evening 16/12/20, Ludlow 2.3m to 2.6m Thursday morning 17/12/20.
Further showers are forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 17/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2020 08:25
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.5m on Wednesday afternoon 16/12; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m on Wednesday afternoon 16/12.
Further frontal rainfall is forecast from Wednesday morning 16/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 16/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 16:38
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are steady but predicted to rise further at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.4m to 1.7m on Thursday morning 17/12; Onibury 1.9m to 2.2m on Wednesday afternoon 16/12.
Further frontal rainfall is forecast from Wednesday morning 16/12/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 16/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 08:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are steady but predicted to rise further at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.6m on Wednesday afternoon 16/12; Onibury 1.7m to 2.0m on Wednesday afternoon 16/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 18/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 15/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 18:35
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.1m to 1.3m on Tuesday morning 15/12; Onibury 1.7m to 1.8m on Monday evening 14/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 16/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 15/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 07:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are now steady but are forecast to rise further at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.0m to 1.1m on Monday afternoon 14/12; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m on Monday morning 14/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 19:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 21:00 today, 13/12/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.2m to 1.5m on Monday afternoon 14/12; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m on Monday morning 14/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 14:15
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 19:00 today, 13/12/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peaks:- Leintwardine 1.3m to 1.6m on Monday morning 14/12; Onibury 1.6m to 1.9m on Monday morning 14/12; Corve 2.0m to 2.3m on Monday morning 14/12.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 13/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 07:34
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 05/12/2020. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak at Onibury of 1.7-1.8 metres Saturday afternoon. No other gauges related to this flood alert area are forecast to show any significant rise in water level. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few hours after which the weekend will remain largely dry with a few isolated showers. We expect river levels to remain high until later today. 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 5pm on 05/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 15:02
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 01/11/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak at the Leintwardine gauge is between 1.4m to 1.7m on Monday morning, 02/11/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on the, 02/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 11:47
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 01/11/20 into Monday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Predicted peak at the Leintwardine gauge is between 1.4m to 1.7m on Monday morning, 02/11/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm this evening, 01/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 17:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall that is predicted to occur overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 6am tomorrow, 08/10/20. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 9am on 08/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 15:29
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9:00am on Monday, 05/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 07:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast today, Sunday 04/10/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on Sunday, 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 17:05
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight Saturday into Sunday. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and Sunday 04/10/20. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on Sunday, 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 16:40
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are continuing to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall that fell overnight and during tuesday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled with further rain possible over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 08:46
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are starting to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall that has fallen overnight.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 11:00 today, 25/08/2020. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled with further rain possible over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 25/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2020 18:48
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall which is forecast to fall overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10am tomorrow, 25/08/2020. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on tuesday 25/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:52
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels are falling at the Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Unsettled weather is expected throughout this week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday, 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 08:39
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.
Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and unsettled weather is expected throughout this week.
We expect river levels to rise until this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/03/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, Tuesday, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 17:44
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall this afternoon and overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin early tomorrow morning, 10/03/20. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Rainfall is forecast until midday Tuesday; 10/03/20. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday and Friday. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 15:56
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are falling slowly at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am Tuesday 03/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 04:31
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm Monday 02/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 16:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge. Levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 7am Monday 02/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 07:33
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast is settled over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm, Sunday 01/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 01:05
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge, and remain high but are starting to fall at the Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am, Sunday 01/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 16:11
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1am, Sunday 01/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 08:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days and River levels are beginning to rise following the overnight rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm, Saturday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 00:43
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for early Saturday morning. River levels are forecast to rise again as a result of this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am, Saturday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 15:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1am, Saturday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 08:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday morning. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm, Friday 28/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 00:52
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are falling at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow - Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday morning. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am, Friday 28/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 16:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, with heavier rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday morning. River levels could rise again as a result of this rainfall
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1am, Friday 28/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 08:56
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge and are starting to fall at the Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river levels to remain high.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm, Thursday 27/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 00:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river to remain high.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am, Thursday 27/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 20:51
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge and are starting to fall at the Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river levels to remain high.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1am, Thursday 27/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 16:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge and are starting to fall at the Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river levels to remain high.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm, Wednesday 26/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 13:30
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge and are starting to fall at the Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall. The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river to remain high. Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 5pm, Wednesday 26/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 07:54
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall. The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river to remain high. Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 1pm, Wednesday 26/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 00:00
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
The forecast remains unsettled for the next few days and we expect river to remain high.
Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am, Wednesday 26/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 15:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to remain high.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by midnight tonight, Tuesday 25/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 07:50
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen and remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to remain high.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm, Tuesday 25/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 23:29
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen and remain high at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Corve river gauges following recent rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to remain elevated.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am, Tuesday 25/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 15:23
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge following overnight rainfall. Levels at the Onibury and Corve river gauges are also rising.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which will cause river levels to remain elevated.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by midnight tonight, Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 08:01
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge following overnight rainfall. Levels at the Onibury and Corve river gauges are forecast to rise.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which is likely to cause river levels to rise.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm, Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 23:32
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high and steady at the Leintwardine river gauge following overnight rainfall. Levels at the Onibury river gauge remain high.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which is likely to cause river levels to rise again at the Leintwardine and Onibury gauges.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8 am, Monday 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 15:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high and rising at the Leintwardine river gauge following overnight rainfall. Levels at the Onibury river gauge remain high.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may cause river levels to rise again at the Leintwardine and Onibury gauges.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11:45PM, Sunday 23/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 07:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high and rising at the Leintwardine river gauge following overnight rainfall. Levels at the Onibury river gauge currently rising.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend, which are likely to cause river levels to rise again to above flood alert thresholds at the Leintwardine and Onibury gauges.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 3PM, Sunday 23/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 17:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall. Levels at the Onibury river gauge currently remain steady.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend, which may cause rive levels to rise again to above flood alert thresholds at the Leintwardine and Onibury gauges.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am, Sunday 23/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 07:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently rising slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall. Levels at the Onibury river gauge currently remain steady.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend, which may cause a renewed rise at the Leintwardine gauge from Saturday 22/02/20, and the Onibury gauge on Sunday afternoon, 23/02/20 to above flood alert thresholds.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 7pm, Saturday 22/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 16:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling slowly at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges, following recent rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend, which may cause a renewed rise at the Leintwardine gauge on Saturday afternoon, 22/02/20, and the Onibury gauge on Sunday afternoon, 23/02/20. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8am, Saturday 22/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 08:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling slowly at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges following recent rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause a renewed rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and into next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm, Friday 21/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 23:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:00am Friday 21/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 15:56
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by midnight tonight 20/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on Thursday 20/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 23:32
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on Thursday 20/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 16:10
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by midnight on Wednesday 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 09:14
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Scattered showers are expected this morning with further prolonged rainfall forecast this afternoon and overnight 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 19/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Wednesday 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 00:26
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 19/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 16:51
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 19/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 2am on Wednesday 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:15
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges following recent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday 19/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 19/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 18/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:02
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:00
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm on Monday, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:03
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to rise at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:55
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels continue to rise at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:02
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine, Ludlow (Corve) and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying roads and footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am on 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 07:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
We expect levels at Leintwardine to start rising this afternoon, land and property could be effected from this evening. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 19:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am Saturday 15/02/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and issue flood warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8pm 14/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 17:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 13/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Friday 14/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 12:44
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, 13/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 07:47
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 13/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to begin rising this morning, 13/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 1pm on 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 18:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 13/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight. We expect river levels to begin rising on Thursday morning 13/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen but remain steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury and Corve river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further showers are forecast overnight tonight, 10/02/2020, with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high throughout today. We are closely monitoring the situation.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:09
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge. River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high throughout today. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm Monday 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:59
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Onibury river gauge. River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads & farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 10/02/20 with weather conditions continuing to be unsettled during the week.
We expect river levels to continue to remain high throughout today. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 14:00 Monday 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 09/02/2020 and tomorrow, 10/02/2020. Flooding is expected for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further light rain is forecast for Tuesday with unsettled conditions continuing into the week. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:58
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 09/02/20. Flooding is expected for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:44
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 09/02/20. Flooding is expected for low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 14:19
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Ciara is forecast to bring heavy and strong winds to your area overnight Saturday night and into Sunday afternoon.
There is uncertainty over the amount and location of rainfall expected. Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land can be expected. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and are liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message and flood warnings if necessary. Further rain is forecast for Monday with unsettled conditions continuing into next week. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 08:36
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have fallen at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges after recent heavy rainfall. Further rain expected today 17/01/20, may cause river levels to rise again in the next 12-24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 16:39
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges after recent heavy rainfall. Further rainfall which has fallen today 16/01/20 and which is forecast over the next 24 hours may cause river levels to rise again in the next 12-24 hours. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 08:11
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are currently falling at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges after recent heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast for today, 16/01/20 which may cause river levels to rise again. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 17:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall, though are currently falling. Flooding has been affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday afternoon, 16/01/20 which may cause river levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:51
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday afternoon, 16/01/20. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday evening, 15/01/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:46
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine and Onibury river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 9pm tonight, 14/01/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours so we expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight and into Wednesday, 15/01/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 08:31
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine, Onibury and Ludlow (Corve) river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this morning Thursday 09/01/2020. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until this evening, Thursday 09/01/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 17:38
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Onibury, Leintwardine and Ludlow (Corve) river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between overnight tonight Wednesday 08/01/2020 and tomorrow morning Thursday 09/01/2020. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising overnight tonight Wednesday 08/01/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 07:44
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 16:15
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 08:53
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5 pm on Sunday 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 16:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 07:42
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels remain high at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Saturday 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:57
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 07:31
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Friday 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 15:20
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 07:31
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 21st December.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Thursday 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 17:12
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 19/12/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at this evening on 18/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am on 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 07:49
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Although little rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours we expect further rain from Wednesday onwards and we still expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Tuesday 17/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 15:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Although little rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours we still expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Tuesday 17/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 07:47
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Although little rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours we still expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on Monday 16/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 20:37
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high and are slowly rising at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday 16/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 15:24
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday 16/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 07:52
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 15/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 16:04
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Sunday 15/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 07:22
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Saturday 14/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 16:08
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 14/12/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8am on Saturday 14/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 07:36
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels have risen at the at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 14/12/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Friday 13/12/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 16:13
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 01:00 onwards tomorrow morning, 13/12/2019. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
We expect river levels to remain high until 14/12/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 13/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 07:28
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are high but steady at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Saturday 23/11/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Saturday 23/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2019 17:27
River Teme, River Onny, River Corve
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leintwardine river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is forecast to begin early tomorrow morning, Saturday 23/11/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries. Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton and Ludlow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8:00am on Saturday 23/11/19, or as the situation changes.