Flood Warning Info - River Isle at Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges

River levels remain high following heavy rain throughout Sunday. Consequently, flooding is expected on Sunday evening, 24/11/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Isle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges Farmhouse. Ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood. River levels are currently rising in response to this afternoon's rain, and are forecast to peak around 7PM on Sunday. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels, and staff have been out clearing weed screens and ensuring rivers are free of blockages. Act on your flood plan if you have one, and consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions, and 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.

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from 7:00 AM on 24/11/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Isle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges Farmhouse. Ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood. Further flooding is expected this morning as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Isle due to recent rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this evening on 07/12/2023 between 06:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Isle, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Ashford Mill, and Ilford Bridges Farmhouse ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood. The rainfall has now passed out of the area and river levels are expected to fall later this evening. Some light showers are forecast midday on Friday and early on Saturday morning. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and install 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 11:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Isle. Areas most at risk include Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges Farmhouse ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood.. River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of roads, properties and low lying land will continue. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen on the River Isle due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Ilford Bridges Farm at Ilford Bridges and Ashford Mill House, Ashford Farm and Old Farm and other properties around Ashford Lane. Ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood. Further rainfall is forecast today. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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 noon tomorrow, 5/12/23, or as the situation changes.

The level on the River Isle at Donyatt has now fallen to normal winter levels but the River Isle remains high at Ashford Mill but has begun to fall. Even though the situation is improving, this flood warning will remain in force during Thursday due to the high water levels. Flooding may affect Ashford Mill and the Ilford Bridges Farmhouse ringbanks may remain bankfull. The B3168 at Hambridge may also be affected by flood water. The heavy rainfall has now passed out of the area and minimal rain is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please keep any property flood resilience equipment in place and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Thursday, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Donyatt and Ashford Mill river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall and is forecast to peak at around 03:00. Consequently, flooding of property is possible tonight, 20/10/21. We expect flooding to affect Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges Farmhouse ringbanks will be bankfull and the B3168 at Hambridge is expected to flood. Further rainfall forecast until around midnight tonight and we expect river levels to remain high into Thursday, 21/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 10:00 on Thursday, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.