Flood Warning Info - River Parrett (upper) at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi
Area Description
St Martins Church area in Kingsbury Episcopi and Thorney Bridge 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 30 Sep 2024 06:16
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the Parrett at Chiselborough as a result of heavy rainfall overnight.
Flooding is expected from 7:00 AM on 30/09/2024. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi.
Further flooding is expected throughout the morning as river levels are rising due to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 14:46
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi, from 12:30 PM on 07/12/2023. Further rain, heavy at times, is forecast today. Therefore, flooding remains possible over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Our staff are checking flood defences and clearing weed screens. Please consider local water levels, weather conditions and your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths, roads and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 14:20
River Parrett
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Parrett after yesterday’s rainfall.
Areas that remain at risk are include the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi.
Today and tomorrow are forecast be mainly dry. However, further heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday night through Thursday. River levels are expected to rise in response. The weather will remain unsettled and further heavy rain is possible up to the weekend.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 21:20
River Parrett
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Parrett.
Areas most at risk include the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi..
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, but the risk of flooding to roads remains.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:15 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 07:36
River Parrett
River levels are rising on the River Parrett due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Parrett, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi..
Flooding is expected at the River Parrett downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi. from 08:00 AM on 04/12/2023.
Flooding of property is expected from 08:00 AM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
River levels are expected to remain high.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 04:00 PM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 05:58
River Parrett
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 21 Oct 2021 10:18
River Parrett
The level in the River Parrett at the Chiselborough river gauge has peaked earlier this morning following the heavy rainfall overnight and is now falling. This flood warning will remain in force during Thursday due to the high river level. Only the most vulnerable low lying properties will continue to be at risk of flooding downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 04:41
River Parrett
River levels have risen at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding could occur between 04:30 and 07:00 on 21/10/21. Only the most vulnerable low lying properties are at risk of flooding downstream of Gawbridge and fields at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi. Peak levels will be similar to the flooding in Nov 2001.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise until approximately 05:00 this morning, Thursday 21/10/21 and we will continue to monitor the situation.
Please consider installing property flood resilience equipment and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Thursday, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 May 2021 00:19
River Parrett
River levels are rising rapidly at the Chiselborough river gauge as a result of heavy rain yesterday, 17/05/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 18/05/21. Areas most at risk are the ringbanks at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi which are forecast to be bankfull. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses 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. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated later today, 18/05/21, or as the situation changes.