Flood Warning Info - The River Box from Boxford to Thorrington Street
Area Description
The River Box from Boxford to Thorrington Street, including Polstead and Stoke-by-Nayland.
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 15:54
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This message has been issued because some flooding of homes and businesses is possible in response to the rain that has fallen overnight and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are Broad St, The Causeway, Ellis St, Ash St and Fen St in Boxford, Mill Lane, Polstead Bridge in Mill Street, and properties around Thorrington Street Bridge. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture through this afternoon, but with the chance of the odd 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 on Monday 19 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:14
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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 Broad St, The Causeway, Ellis St, Ash St and Fen St in Boxford, Mill Lane, Polstead Bridge in Mill Street, and properties around Thorrington Street Bridge. 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 21 October or as the situation changes.