Flood Warning Info - The River Lark from Clopton to Martlesham

Area Description

The River Lark from Clopton to Martlesham, including Grundisburgh and the Bealings.
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 18 Feb 2024 10:15
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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 Potash Corner, Clopton, Woodbridge Road, Grundisburgh and Bealings Road, Martlesham. 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 5 Jan 2024 14:57
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This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely ,and flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Friday 5th January 2024. River levels are beginning to drop, but remain high in places as the river responds to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are Potash Corner, Clopton, Woodbridge Road, Grundisburgh and Bealings Road, Martlesham. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather with some isolated showers for the next few days. 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.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 22:12
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This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this evening, Thursday 4th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to ongoing rainfall. River levels are likely to continue to rise this evening in response to further rainfall, but then fall quickly overnight. 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 tomorrow, Friday 5th January.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:14
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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.