Flood Alert Info - Bourne Brook (Tamworth)
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Shenstone and Fazeley.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 10:02
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high, but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains today Sunday 20/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast today.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 09:08
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high, but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 19/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 09:34
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high, but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall earlier this week. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Friday 18/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 19/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 08:25
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Thursday 17/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Drier weather 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 18/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 14:16
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely to continue today, 02/10/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast in the next 6 hours, before a spell of dry weather starts. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/10/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:17
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely to continue today, 02/10/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast in the next 6 hours, before a spell of dry weather starts. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 02/10/24 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 17:48
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of further persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely tonight, 01/10/24, into tomorrow, 02/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast in the next 12 hours, 01/10/24 – 02/10/24, before a spell of dry weather starts. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow, 02/10/24 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 07:38
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge and remain high as a result of yesterdays rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely throughout today 01/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast through today so we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 10:21
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 11:00 today, 30/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday, 01/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 08:50
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 28/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. It is forecast to be dry for the rest of today, 28/09/24, however further rainfall is forecast on Sunday, 29/09/24. 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 later today, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 14:24
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow morning, 28/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
It is forecast to be dry for the rest of today 27/09/24 and Saturday 28/09/24, however further rainfall is forecast on Sunday 29/09/24. 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 by 09:00 on Saturday 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 14:37
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. 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 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 by 12:00 on 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 07:04
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Sunday 22/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jul 2024 09:09
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Tuesday 16/07/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rain is expected 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow Wednesday 17/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 15:46
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, 09/07/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location and timing of these thunderstorms.
We expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday afternoon, 10/07/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 10/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 14:48
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Bourne Brook Hints gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of roads remains possible today, 23/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. No further significant rainfall is forecast today, 23/05/24, however, 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 tomorrow, 24/05/24, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 13:06
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Bourne Brook Hints gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible today, 22/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall, some of which may be locally heavy, is forecast all day today, 22/05/24.
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 tomorrow, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 14:36
Bourne Brook
River levels continue to remain high at the Hints river level gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible between this evening and overnight, 10/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. No further significant rainfall is forecast, although we expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 10/04/24. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 17:26
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river level gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between this evening and into tomorrow, 09/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next six hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 10/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 12:45
Bourne Brook
River levels are steady at the Hints gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today, 29/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further scattered showers are forecast this afternoon, but the weekend is forecast to be predominantly dry.
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 on 30/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 08:23
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising very slowly at the Hints gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and evening.
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 on 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 10:58
Bourne Brook
River levels are now falling very slowly at the Hints river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland is reducing today (27/03/24). However, further scattered rain is forecast this afternoon, and further potentially heavy rain is forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning (28/03/24). We therefore expect river levels to begin rising again overnight and tomorrow in response to this, so we are keeping this Flood Alert in force.
We would expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (28/03/24), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 07:37
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 27/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Wednesday, 27/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 27/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 13:07
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening, Sunday 17/03/24. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 06:38
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high and are forecast to rise again at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Tuesday, 12/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13/03/24.
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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 07:19
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, Monday, 11/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday morning. River levels are peaking and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast. We expect river levels to remain high today.
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 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 17:08
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints gauge as a result of persistant rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between, 02/03/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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 by 10:00 on 03/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 11:12
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Scattered showers are 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow Sunday 25/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 14:06
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further showers are forecast over the weekend
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and 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 on Saturday, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:06
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 22/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday and we expect river levels to rise throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and 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 on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:28
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints gauge on the Bourne Brook as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Monday 19/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
There is no significant rainfall expected for the rest of the day. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by tomorrow Tuesday 20/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 07:19
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints gauge on the Bourne Brook as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 18/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. 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 tomorrow Monday 19/02/24, or as the situation changes. Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours. Updates will be issued at least every 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:30
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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.
This message will be updated Sunday 11/02/24 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:29
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints gauge on the Bourne Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into Saturday, 10/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have cleared weed screens and 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 10:00 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 17:56
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints gauge on the Bourne Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into Friday, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain elevated overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have cleared weed screens and 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 on 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:35
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:02
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:07
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
We expect river levels to remain high as a result of the heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and 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 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:26
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
We expect river levels to remain hugh as a result of the heavy rainfall.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 16:36
Bourne Brook
River levels are expected to rise at the Hints river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Sunday evening, 31/12/23
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:32
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 29/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 30/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:43
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 28/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 29/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:26
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:00 today, 27/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 28/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 18:44
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Monday 11 December 2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 by tomorrow morning, Monday 11 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:20
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast on Sunday morning 10 December 2023. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 by 17:30 on Sunday 10 December 2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 14:30
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. 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 by 12:00 on 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 17:23
Bourne Brook
River levels are steady at the Hints river gauge, consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Light rainfall is forecast overnight which will become heavy tomorrow (07/12/23). We expect river levels to rise in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Thursday morning (07/12/23), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 18:17
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but river levels appear to 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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 15:50
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into tomorrow morning, 05/12/23. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 11:28
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 04/12/2023.
We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 04/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 23:43
Bourne Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 08:29
Bourne Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 11 May 2023 18:27
Bourne Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 22:33
Bourne Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 14:37
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints River gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. 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 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 tomorrow morning, 27/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 08:38
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday 24/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today 25/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further showers is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into this evening 25/11/22. 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 tomorrow morning 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 11:29
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high and are forecast to remain steady at the Hints river gauge, in response to the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today through to tomorrow morning (24/11/2022). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 11:09
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Tuesday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted during Tuesday, however, further rainfall is forecast over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
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 tomorrow morning, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 08:15
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen but remain steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday 21/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today 22/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into this evening 22/11/22. 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 this afternoon 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 17:29
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to from 18:00 today, 23/10/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday 24/10/22.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jun 2022 19:41
Bourne Brook
River levels are slowly falling at the Hints river gauge after heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible throughout this evening and overnight. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. 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 tomorrow morning, 06/06/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jun 2022 14:08
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. 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 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 this evening, 05/06/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 15:55
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are falling gradually at the Hints river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:34
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hints river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 this afternoon, Tuesday 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 17:25
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast overnight and into Tuesday morning, 22/02/22. We expect river levels to remain high overnight. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:22
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast during this morning but we expect river levels to begin falling this afternoon, Monday 21/02/22.
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 this afternoon, Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:25
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 20/02/22 and tomorrow, 21/02/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. 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 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 tomorrow morning, Monday 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 15:25
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into Wednesday 08/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 10:14
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains today and into Wednesday, 08/12/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast, and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 07/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 17:06
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight into Tuesday, 07/12/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast, and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 10:22
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains throughout Monday, 06/12/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is expected 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 06/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 18:10
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight into Monday morning, 06/12/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated Tomorrow morning, 06/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 07:40
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 05/12/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into tomorrow, 06/12/21.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 05/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 17:20
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Sunday 31/10/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Shenstone and Fazeley. Showers are 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 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 tomorrow morning, Monday 01/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 19:29
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rain today, Tuesday 5 October 2021. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further showers are forecast for later today and then the next few days will be dry. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 6 October 2021 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 09:27
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and this morning Tuesday 5 October 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rain and showers are forecast for later today. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated later today, Tuesday 5 October 2021 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 May 2021 16:58
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hints river gauge as a result of rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further scattered showers are 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 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 tomorrow morning, 10/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 May 2021 14:52
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and this morning, Saturday 08/05/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this afternoon, Saturday 08/05/21. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, with unsettled conditions forecast to continue over the coming days. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 08:05
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last week. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over Monday night into Tuesday, 02/02/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 03/02/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:39
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
No further rainfall is forecast today. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise currently expected.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:43
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today and into tomorrow 31/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into Sunday, 31/01/21.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:43
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today and into tomorrow 30/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:11
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hints river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light 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 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 tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 06:42
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light 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 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 this afternoon, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 16:57
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Hints river level gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding may still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring 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 be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 09:24
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Hints river level gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding may still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring 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 be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 17:07
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high and steady at the Hints river level gauge but are expected to fall throughout today, Sunday 01/03/2020. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding may still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Some isolated scattered showers are possible this evening and over the next few days. 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 tomorrow morning, 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 09:07
Bourne Brook
River levels are high and steady at the Hints river level gauge but are expected to fall throughout today, Sunday 01/03/2020. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding may still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further scattered showers are possible during today. 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 this evening, Sunday 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 18:26
Bourne Brook
River levels are high and steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of the persistent overnight rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. 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 have deep standing water. This message will be updated Sunday, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 09:55
Bourne Brook
River levels are high and steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of the persistent overnight rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. River levels are expected to continue to remain high and steady today, Saturday 29/02/2020. Further scattered showers are forecast throughout the day. 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 have deep standing water. This message will be updated later today, Saturday 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 15:27
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this afternoon and into the evening, 28/02/20. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight until tomorrow morning, 29/02/20.
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 tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 09:06
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high at the Hints river gauge, as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding is still affecting Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Rainfall is forecast to ease throughout today (27/02/20) and further heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow (Friday, 28/02/20). 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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated Friday morning, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:11
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints river gauge, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady overnight. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated Thursday morning, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 16:11
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but steady at the Hints river gauge, as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady overnight. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated Wednesday morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 10:13
Bourne Brook
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Hints river gauge. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and possibly overnight. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, Tuesday 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:43
Bourne Brook
River levels are continuing to rise at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is continuing. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Scattered showers are forecast for the rest of today. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today Monday 24/02/2020. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning Tuesday 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:28
Bourne Brook
River levels are starting to rise again at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is continuing. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 24/02/2020. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated later today, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:00
Bourne Brook
River levels are high and steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is continuing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours some of which may fall as snow. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 23/02/20. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 08:31
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 23/02/20.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:56
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
The forecast is improving, with light and scattered showers expected over the next few days. 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 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 12:45
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. 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 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 this afternoon, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:26
Bourne Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Hints river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain overnight.
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 tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:50
Bourne Brook
River levels are rising on the Bourne Brook as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property, roads and land is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast through to midday, Sunday 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. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated in the afternoon, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 15:02
Bourne Brook
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain has been forecast for this area today 15/02/2020. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of the heavy rain. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 08:24
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 08:00 today and midday tomorrow, Friday 10/01/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until midday on Friday 10/01/2020.
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 this afternoon, Thursday 9/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 09:31
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen again at the Hints river gauge as a result of the showery rain overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. Today, Sunday 22 December 2019, and most of tomorrow should be dry before more rain overnight on Monday 23 December 2019. We expect river levels to remain high. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated later today, 21 December 2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 18:34
Bourne Brook
River levels have risen at the Hints river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall today, Friday 20 December 2019. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook. No further heavy rainfall is forecast, only showers this evening and over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high and continue to rise with the rain today. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow, 21 December 2019, or as the situation changes.