Flood Warning Info - The Stour Brook from Haverhill to Sturmer
Area Description
The Stour Brook from Meldham Bridge in Haverhill to Linnetts Lane in Sturmer.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 22 May 2024 16:38
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible from now and into tomorrow, Thursday 23rd May. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. River levels are now falling but will remain high into the evening of Wednesday 22nd May. The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall overnight and into the morning of Thursday 23rd May. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am on Thursday 23rd May, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 May 2024 10:02
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely from now into the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd May 2024. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall today, Wednesday 22nd May 2024. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm on Wednesday 22nd May, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:55
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely, in response to today's rainfall, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down. The watercourse will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19 February.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:14
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely in response to the overnight rain and the rain that continues to fall this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast is for further rain during this morning, Sunday 18 February, with the potential for some heavy showers. The rain is expected to clear off the East coast by early afternoon. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message later today, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 04:06
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Sunday 11th February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:15
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today Friday 9 February 2024. River levels are responding to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. Rain is expected throughout Friday which may be persistent and locally heavy. The forecast is for further isolated outbreaks of rain and showers over the weekend. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10 February.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 00:29
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight Thursday 8 February 2024 and into tomorrow. River levels are responding rapidly to todays rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. Rain is expected overnight and into Friday morning, which may be persistent and locally heavy. During Saturday and Sunday low pressure is expected to remain close to, or over, the UK with further outbreaks of rain and showers likely in the East of England. Stay safe, and be prepared with a flood kit of essential items, should you need to evacuate your home. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 9 February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 14:49
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Friday 5th January. Stour Brook remains high and is continuing to respond to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast for the next few days is for predominantly dry conditions, but with some isolated showers possible into the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 6th January 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 01:34
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this morning, Friday 5th January. River levels are currently high as the river responds to ongoing rainfall. River levels are likely to continue to rise this morning in response to further rain but then fall quickly throughout the day. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days with further rain showers throughout the week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message later today, Friday 5th January.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 10:14
Stour Brook
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:26
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Friday 20th October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further unsettled weather through the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm, Friday 20th October or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jul 2021 18:34
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions from now until tomorrow morning, Monday 26th July 2021. The River Stour is reacting quickly and rising sharply in response to the rainfall today. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The weather forecast is for some further rain later this evening which may keep the river levels high. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 26th July.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 18:25
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely through today, Thursday 14th January 2021. River levels are beginning to drop, and should continue to do so through tonight as the rain clears the area. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast is for more settled weather tomorrow which should allow levels to drop back down closer to normal levels for the time of year. More rain is however expected Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00, Friday 15th January 2021.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2021 07:50
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Thursday 14th January. River levels are high and expected to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for persistent rain this morning and into the afternoon, more settled on Friday but further rainfall on Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Thursday 14th January.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 02:32
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight and into this morning, Thursday 24th December. River levels will remain high throughout the day. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. The forecast is for rainfall which will continue overnight, and could lead to some surface water problems, before easing and clearing away in the early hours of the morning. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow morning.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2020 15:25
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high due to last night's and today's rainfall, and are expected to remain high overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages over the next few hours. The forecast is for further light rainfall today and through tomorrow, Saturday 5th December. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 5th December.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Aug 2020 11:52
Stour Brook
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some flooding of homes and business from now and throughout this morning, Thursday 13th August. River levels have risen significantly due to the intense rainfall this morning. River levels are likely to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for very localised heavy showers and thunderstorms, which makes it very difficult to pinpoint. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. Our workforce will be out checking flood defences and we will update this message as necessary.