Flood Warning Info - The River Gipping through Needham Market
Area Description
The River Gipping through Needham Market.
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 16:32
Gipping
This message has been issued because 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 St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. 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.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 08:36
Gipping
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible this morning Friday 5th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to current rainfall.
River levels will likely continue to rise this morning. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into more settled weather. 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 2 Nov 2023 13:40
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.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 13:21
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. Areas most at risk are St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. The forecast is for rainfall this afternoon and continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. 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 21 Oct 2023 14:44
Gipping
This message has been issued because some flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Saturday 21st October and overnight, Sunday 22nd October. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. 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.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 17:13
Gipping
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 St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. 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 9am Saturday 21st October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:40
Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Friday 29th January 2021. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. 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.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2021 17:19
Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Thursday 28th January. River levels remain high, due to high groundwater levels as the water moves through the catchment in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this evening, Thursday 28th January, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 17:47
Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through the evening and over night into Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. The forecast is for drier conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 07:40
Gipping
This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions 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 St Mary's Road, Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street, Coddenham Road, Pinecroft Way and Maitland Road in Needham Market. 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 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.