Flood Warning Info - River Cam
Area Description
Weston Bampfylde to Speckington including Queen Camel, Wales, West Camel, Urgashay, Bridgehampton, Stockwitch Farm, the Fleet Air Army Museum and the Speckington Manor area.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 17:17
River Cam
River levels have fallen since the heavy rain from Monday night into Tuesday. Today, Wednesday 28 January 2026, the weather has brought much less rain and this drier weather is forecast to carry on for much of tomorrow, Thursday, interspersed with showers. There is a further band of heavy rain forecast tomorrow evening, which will cause the rivers to rise again, though they are not forecast to get as high as they did on Tuesday. We are very aware that significant flooding occurred in various communities through the Cam valley, and properties were badly affected. Therefore we are keeping this Warning in force to reflect the conditions that people have experienced and keep you updated. We will keep reviewing this Warning in the coming days as necessary to reflect the weather conditions and any forecast rise in the rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our staff continue to check rivers for blockages. Please stay safe and vigilant, and look out for updates to this Warning. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 16:53
River Cam
River levels are dropping but remain high and flooding is possible overnight Tuesday 27 January. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. Areas most at risk include the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road at Mill Farm and properties at Queen Camel, West Camel, Bridgehampton and Urgashay. We are expecting less rain for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday however blustery showers are forecast which may be heavy at times. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Act on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 05:12
River Cam
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected from overnight on 27 January 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. Areas most at risk include the Sparkford to Weston Bampfylde road at Mill Farm and properties at Queen Camel, West Camel, Bridgehampton and Urgashay.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 12:16
River Cam
Frequent blustery and at times heavy showers are forecast on 27/01/2025 and into Tuesday. Consequently river levels may rise this evening that may lead to flooding.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam, with low lying land and roads 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.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later on Tuesday 28/01/2024. We are monitoring river levels and rainfall so this flood warning and flood alert will remain out for the next 24 hours.
This message will be updated by 2 PM on 28/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 02:48
River Cam
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding tonight as a result of heavy rainfall today.
Flooding is expected until early Monday morning.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cam, with low lying land and roads 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.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight but river levels will remain high. Showers are forecast from Monday morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2 PM on 27/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 22:24
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.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 18:30
River Cam
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.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 12:56
River Cam
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.
Flood Warning issued on 9 May 2023 19:13
River Cam
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.