Flood Warning Info - River Dove at Dovefields Crossing and Saltbrook Cottage

Area Description

River Dove at Dovefields Crossing and Saltbrook Cottage including the Draycott Mill area.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 19:40
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible overnight and into the morning, 23/02/24. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Dovefields Crossing, Saltbrook Cottage and Draycott Mill areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/02/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/03/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 13:59
River Dove
River levels have are rising at the Aston bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, Sunday 18/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Dovefields Crossing , Saltbrook Cottage and Draycott Mill areas. No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of tomorrow morning, Monday 19/02/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables, and cars to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. And call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, Monday 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 17:58
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Thursday evening 08/02/2024. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 20:00 this evening, Friday 09/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Dovefields Crossing , Saltbrook Cottage and Draycott Mill areas. Further rainfall is forecast as possible over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:29
River Dove
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Further rain showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday morning, 05/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water, take photographs of any flood damage, and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:34
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of property is expected this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow morning 03/01/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise until approximately 19:00 this evening and remain high into tomorrow morning 03/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 07:20
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of property is expected later this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow morning 03/01/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise until later this evening 02/01/24 and overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated this afternoon 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:58
River Dove
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We are aware of potential debris on Aston Bridge locally raising levels very slightly. Our field operatives will assess any debris when levels return to safe levels. Further rainfall is forecast during Sunday, but we are not forecasting significant increases in levels. We continue to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 01:21
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible overnight and during this morning 10/12/2023. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise until approximately 15:30 this afternoon 10/12/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated this afternoon 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 10:04
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today Friday 08/12/23. Showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:06
River Dove
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. No further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to begin falling later tonight, 05/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:39
River Dove
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. No further heavy rainfall is forecast for today, 05/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until later today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 17:00 today, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 02:56
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible later this morning, 05/12/23. Further rainfall is forecast this morning and we expect river levels to remain high until later today, 05/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 10:00 today, 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2023 07:13
River Dove
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 20 Oct 2023 18:59
River Dove
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 Feb 2022 15:53
River Dove
River levels remain high at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of property is expected throughout this afternoon and into this evening, 21/02/22. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 21/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and avoid contact with flood water. Call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:17
River Dove
River levels are rising at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24hours. Consequently, flooding of property is expected throughout today until 16:00 this afternoon, 21/02/22. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 21/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and avoid contact with flood water. Call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:31
River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise at the Aston Bridge river gauge overnight as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 05:00 tomorrow morning, 21/02/22. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday, 21/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and avoid contact with flood water. Call 999 if in immediate danger This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:03
River Dove
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:27
River Dove
River levels remain high but are starting to slowly fall at the Aston Bridge river gauge. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring river levels and the weather forecast and clearing debris from weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2021 22:55
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible overnight and into Friday 29/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, Friday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:29
River Dove
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:20
River Dove
River levels are remain high at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph. As a result the risk of flooding remains. Further showers are possible in the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high during Thursday 21 January. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water and plan travel routes ahead of time in case of flooding. Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. Turn off gas, electric and water and stay aware for further updates. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 13:00 Thursday 21, January 2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:42
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. Call 999 if in immediate danger. Turn off gas, electric and water and stay aware for further updates. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 21:58
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today and are continuing to rise slowly. Consequently, flooding of property is expected later this evening, Thursday 14 January 2021. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and call 999 if in immediate danger. Take photographs and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, Friday 15 January 2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:10
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible from 2:00 Tuesday morning, 25/02/20. Further rain showers are possible over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through Tuesday morning, 25/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Call 999 if in immediate danger This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 22:51
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible from Midnight tonight, 24/02/20. Further rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through Tuesday morning, 25/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Call 999 if in immediate danger This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 21:49
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding (of property) is possible tonight, Sunday 23rd February 2020. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and so we expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, Monday 24th February 2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:44
River Dove
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Aston Bridge river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend and are expected to continue to fall today (17/02/20). Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. There is further unsettled weather forecast for the week ahead, so we are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may still be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 00:52
River Dove
River levels remain high at the Aston Bridge river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall recently from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible through the night. The river level is now falling slowly, and is expected to continue falling slowly, into the early hours of the morning (17/02/20). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated again in the morning (17/02/20), or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 00:42
River Dove
River levels remain high at the Aston Bridge river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall recently from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible through the night. The river level is now falling slowly, and is expected to continue falling slowly, into the early hours of the morning (17/02/20). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:48
River Dove
River levels remain high at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:05
River Dove
River levels have risen at the Aston Bridge river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property is expected imminently. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast through to midday (16/02/20). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the afternoon, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.