Flood Warning Info - The Chediston watercourse at Halesworth

This message has been issued because some flooding of homes and businesses is likely in response to the rain that has fallen overnight and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to remain high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are the Thoroughfare, Chediston Street, Saxons Way and School Lane in Halesworth, and the A144 and the railway line at Halesworth. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for an improving weather picture through this afternoon, but with the chance of the odd light shower pushing through the catchment. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message later today or if the situation changes.

This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions today, Saturday 18th November 2023. The River is reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are the Thoroughfare, Chediston Street, Saxons Way and School Lane in Halesworth, and the A144 and the railway line at Halesworth. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and evening, Saturday 18th November. Tomorrow is due to be a dryer day with light rain forecast. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Sunday 19th November, or as the situation changes.

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 the Thoroughfare, Chediston Street, Saxons Way and School Lane in Halesworth, and the A144 and the railway line at Halesworth. 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.

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Thursday 24th December. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today following the rain overnight. Areas most at risk are the Thoroughfare, Chediston Street, Saxons Way and School Lane in Halesworth, and the A144 and the railway line at Halesworth. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for showers today, moving into more settled weather over the next few days. 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 24th December.

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 23rd December. We are currently seeing higher than normal river levels in the area of Wissett. Areas most at risk are the Thoroughfare, Chediston Street, Saxons Way and School Lane in Halesworth, and the A144 and the railway line at Halesworth. 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 persistant rainfall throughout this evening and into tonight. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.