Flood Warning Info - River Cam

River levels have risen on the River Cam this evening due to heavy rainfall earlier today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road at Mill Farm and properties at Queen Camel, West Camel, Bridgehampton and Urgashay. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, but this is expected to clear the area by midnight. River levels are forecast to remain high tonight but will begin falling after the rain moves away. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have, and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4 PM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels have peaked on the River Cam as Storm Ciaran passes through the area. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road at Mill Farm and properties at Queen Camel, West Camel, Bridgehampton and Urgashay. Scattered showers are forecast overnight and through Friday 03/11/2023. River levels shall remain high at the Weston Bampfylde gauge. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Cam due to Storm Ciaran. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road at Mill Farm and properties at Queen Camel, West Camel, Bridgehampton and Urgashay. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. River levels shall remain high at the Weston Bampfylde gauge. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are aware that some river level telemetry data are not appearing or being updated on the gov.uk website. We are sorry about this and are working hard to resolve this as soon as possible. This fault is not affecting our operational response. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

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.