Flood Warning Info - The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham
Area Description
The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham, including Monks Eleigh and Hadleigh.
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 17:52
Brett
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely in response to today's rainfall, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels remain high, and in some places still rising. The watercourse will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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 issued on 18 Feb 2024 13:36
Brett
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 Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 17:15
Brett
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 5th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. 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 5 Jan 2024 04:38
Brett
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely this morning, Friday 5th January. River levels are currently high as the river responds to ongoing rainfall. River levels are likely to continue to rise this morning in response to further rain but then fall quickly throughout the day. 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 later today, Friday 5th January.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 12:02
Brett
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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 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 and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message tomorrow, Thursday 4th January.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:32
Brett
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout this evening and overnight until tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground but should stabilise soon. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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 with further rain showers through the week. 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 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2023 08:12
Brett
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Friday 3 November 2023. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are, Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1079 at Hadleigh and the A1141. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. 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 on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 12:29
Brett
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 07:43
Brett
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 21 Oct 2023 14:04
Brett
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 Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1079 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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 11:35
Brett
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 Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1079 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2020 16:41
Brett
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently peaking due to today's rainfall, and are expected to remain high overnight. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1079 at Hadleigh and the A1141. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any updates sooner if required. The forecast is for further light rainfall tomorrow, Saturday 5th December. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 5th December.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2020 11:13
Brett
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely over the next few hours, and into this afternoon, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high and rising following the overnight rainfall, and are expected to remain high throughout the rest of the day. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1079 at Hadleigh and the A1141. 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 light rainfall through today and Saturday 5th December. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 5pm on Friday 4th December.