Flood Warning Info - Winford Brook at Chew Magna
Area Description
Chew Magna Reservoir to the River Chew including Dark Lane, Battle Lane, Spratts Bridge, Streamleaze, Silver Street, Streamside, Butham Lane, The Batch, Lower Batch and Norton Lane.
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 24 Nov 2024 15:54
Winford Brook
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further flooding is expected this afternoon 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 11:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 05:20
Winford Brook
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding imminently.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast later this evening. River levels are expected to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Consider activating any property flood protection products in Chew Magna.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 23 Sep 2024 15:30
Winford Brook
Rising river levels on the Winford Brook are expected to cause flooding this afternoon in Chew Magna. Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest from 15:25 on 23/09/2024, this is a very borderline situation. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads near The Batch and Streamleaze. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and consider activating any property flood protection products.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
This message will be updated by on 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2024 09:38
Winford Brook
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to last nights rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and property is forecast today. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing and consider installing property flood resilience as river levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers and clearing weed screens.
Please refer to local authority website for local road closures and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 18:00 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 05:15
Winford Brook
River levels are rising on the Winford Brook due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.. Flooding is affecting the road at The Batch and Streamleaze. from 5:00 AM on 18/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels are rising. 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2024 23:45
Winford Brook
River levels are rising rapidly on the Winford Brook due to greater than originally forecast heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the road at The Batch and Streamleaze..
Flooding is affecting the road at The Batch and Streamleaze. from 11:30 PM on 06/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels are rising at the Chew Magna Outlet, Chew Magna Lake gauge.
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.
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 9:00 AM on 07/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:22
Winford Brook
River levels have slowly fallen on the Winford Brook, however they will rise again due to some rainfall due this afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook.
Flooding is affecting the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon and River levels are expected to remain high.
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.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:07
Winford Brook
River levels are high on the Winford Brook due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Winford Brook.
Flooding is affecting the road at The Batch and Streamleaze. from 10:15 AM on 03/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
River levels are expected to remain high.
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.
This message will be updated by this evening (03/01/2024), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 12:32
Winford Brook
River levels are rising rapidly on the Winford Brook due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Flooding is affecting the road at The Batch and Streamleaze from 13:00 PM on 04/12/2023. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and river levels are expected to remain high.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this warning if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. 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 1 Apr 2023 08:00
Winford Brook
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 14 Jan 2023 05:53
Winford Brook
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 12 Jan 2023 06:01
Winford Brook
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 31 Oct 2021 10:28
Winford Brook
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We forecast that flooding is likely for the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
If you have property level protection install it now.
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 this evening Sunday 31st October.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 02:57
Winford Brook
River levels are rising rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are the road at The Batch and Streamleaze. Further persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 4 to 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until late morning on 27/12/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are liaising with your Community flood warden. Our incident response staff have cleared 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 today, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Oct 2020 09:05
Winford Brook
Rivers levels are responding to the heavy rainfall in recent days brought in by Storm Alex and have met the flood warning threshold further heavy rain is expected today (sunday) up to 29mm mostly this morning. We expect river levels to peak later this afternoon, however more rain is forecast into Monday but lower totals.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Aug 2020 03:59
Winford Brook
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 on 14/08/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 14/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Aug 2020 03:23
Winford Brook
"River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at The Batch and Streamleaze.
Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 on 14/08/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on DAY, 14/08/2020, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 14 Aug 2020 02:59
Winford Brook
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 18:40
Winford Brook
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland//property is possible in to the early hours of tomorrow morning, Wednesday 15/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at The Batch and Streamleaze. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Rivers may respond quickly to further rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.