Flood Alert Info - Midford Brook catchment
Area Description
River Cam, Wellow and Midford Brooks and tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:54
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
Rain has fallen today and is expected to continue to overnight so river levels will continue to rise through the day on Monday.
Areas most at risk include Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings may be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 10:48
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
Rain has fallen overnight and is expected to continue to Sunday evening so river levels will continue to rise through Sunday.
Areas most at risk include Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings may be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 17:24
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
Rain is expected through to Sunday evening, which will cause river levels to rise over the next couple of days.
Areas most at risk include Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings may be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 13:21
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
River levels have risen on the Midford Brook, Wellow Brook due to heavy rainfall and further heavy rainfall is forecast this evening and Thursday morning which will cause river levels to rise again.
Areas most at risk include Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences and 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:59
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
River levels are rising on the Midford Brook, Wellow Brook due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton. Flooding is possible at Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton. from 9:00 AM on 18/02/2024.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:10
River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook
River levels on the Midford Brook are high as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis overnight. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Monkton Combe School playing fields and the area around Thicketmead Bridge in Midsomer Norton. Further heavy and at times, persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels can rise quickly in response 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 consider installing property flood resilience equipment as a precaution. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.