Flood Warning Info - River Aller

Area Description

River Aller including Allerford and West Lynch.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 11:49
River Aller
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding from midday on Sunday 24/11/2024. Areas most at risk include property at Lower Allerford and Higher Allerford road. Further flooding is expected this afternoon as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation, and staff are out checking rivers for blockages and clearing trash screens. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one, and consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 16:33
River Aller
The river level on the River Aller is rising rapidly due to rainfall today. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected from 5:30pm this Sunday afternoon, the 25/02/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Aller, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around property at Lower Allerford and Higher Allerford road. The rainfall is expected to continue into this evening, but drier weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday. We will continue to monitor the rainfall and water levels closely. Consider acting on your flood plan if you have one, and activating any property flood protection products you have. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions, and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 2pm on Monday, 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 31 Mar 2023 15:14
River Aller
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 06:44
River Aller
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.