Flood Warning Info - The River Gipping from the A14 at Stowmarket to upstream of Needham Market

The River Gipping from the A14 at Stowmarket to upstream of Needham Market

The River Gipping from the A14 at Stowmarket to upstream of Needham Market.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 18:22

Gipping

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are continuing to rise following today's rain and will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Spring Row, the Football ground, Cardinalls Road, Crown Street, Pound Lane, Bond Street, Regent Street, Station Road, Prentice Road, Needham Road Industrial Estate in Stowmarket. 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 19th February 2024.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 17:18

Gipping

This message has been issued because some flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today and overnight. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Spring Row, the Football ground, Cardinals Road, Crown Street, Pound Lane, Bond Street, Regent Street, Station Road, Prentice Road, Needham Road Industrial Estate in Stowmarket. The forecast is for no significant rainfall over the next few days, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:30

Gipping

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.