Flood Warning Info - River Chew from Stanton Drew to the Bristol Avon at Keynsham

Area Description

River Chew from Stanton Drew to the Bristol Avon including Pensford, Publow, Woollard, Compton Dando, Chewton Place and Dapps Hill and Bath Hill in Keynsham.
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

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 23:25
River Chew
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. River levels at Compton Dando are peaking and are due to remain high overnight and into Monday morning. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Chew, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Further flooding is expected this evening as river levels are rising due to rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 07:30 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 19:03
River Chew
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Chew, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Further flooding is expected this evening as river levels are rising due to rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 6:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 20:04
River Chew
River levels are continuing to rise on the River Chew due to heavy rainfall earlier today. Areas most at risk include the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight and levels are expected to peak by 10:00 PM on 04/12/2023. Flooding of property is possible until the early hours of 05/12/2023. There is little rain forecast for Tuesday and river levels are forecast to fall through the day. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 14:21
River Chew
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Chew due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Flooding of property is possible between 05:00 PM and 12:00 midnight on 04/12/2023. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and levels are expected to peak by 10:00 PM on 04/12/2023. River levels will start to fall from the early hours of 05/12/2023. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 07:15
River Chew
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.


Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:41
River Chew
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Further blustery showers are forecast over next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 27/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the river levels. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. This message will be updated this evening, 27/12/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Oct 2020 14:59
River Chew
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of Storm Alex and the heavy persistent rain and increasingly wet catchment, consequently flooding could occur between 15:00 and 18:00 on 04/10/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Old Mill Leat at Stanton Court. There is a risk of property flooding at Bye Mills, Church Street at Pensford, Woollard, Compton Dando and Chewton Place. At Keynsham there is a risk of flooding to properties at the bottom of Dapps Hill, particularly at Alice Mews. Further lighter but persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but we expect river levels to begin falling overnight into Monday morning 05/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Monday, 05/10/20, or as the situation changes