The Rattlesden River and River Gipping, including Lower Street, Rattlesden, the Ford at Wash Lane Onehouse, Combs Ford, Stowmarket. Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street and Coddenham Road in Needham Market.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
High river levels this morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of 16 February 2026 River levels are high but starting to fall following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00pm on Monday 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 15 February 2026 . River levels are rising following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 January 2026 .River levels continue to be high following recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 . River levels continue to be high in places. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 09 January 2026 . River levels are high following heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 10 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 7th January. River levels are responding to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. 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 wet weather until later today. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Tuesday 7th January, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue during today, Sunday 5th January. River levels are rising from the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. 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 today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Monday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue during today, Sunday 8th December. River levels are rising in response to rainfall overnight, but should peak and start to fall by mid morning. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for no significant rainfall over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Monday 9th December, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now and into tomorrow, Thursday 23rd May. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall today, Wednesday 22nd May 2024. 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 10am on Thursday 23rd May, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 23rd February. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. The weather forecast is showing no significant rainfall over the next couple of days. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 19 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for light showers this morning, Monday 19 February, which are expected to clear by lunchtime leaving the rest of the day dry. Tuesday 20 February is expected to be a dry day. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Tuesday 20 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas 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 low-lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. 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 on Monday 19 February, or if the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 11th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather with outbreaks of rain or showers at times. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Friday 9 February 2024. River levels are responding to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. Rain is expected throughout Friday which may be persistent and locally heavy. The forecast is for further isolated outbreaks of rain and showers over the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10 February.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight, Thursday 8th and into Friday 9th February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for further rainfall overnight and tomorrow. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2024.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 6th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather 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, Sunday 7th January.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 5th January 2024. The River Gipping is rising steadily in response to the overnight rainfall. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow Saturday 6th January 2024.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
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. 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.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 2nd January 2024. The River Gipping and Rattlesden River are rising steadily in response to the overnight rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further rain during the day. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 19th December 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. 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 closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Wednesday 20th December, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 10th December 2023. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for scattered showers for the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Monday 11th December, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 9th December 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for the wider area, over the next few hours. 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 closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Sunday 10th December, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 18th November 2023. The river is reacting in response to the rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and evening, Saturday 18th November. Tomorrow is due to be a dryer day with light rain forecast. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Sunday 19th November, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Monday 13th November. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall that fell overnight and this morning associated with Storm Debi, which has now cleared into the North Sea. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. The forecast is for a dry afternoon, but with further showers through this evening, Monday 13th November, on a brisk westerly wind. Further showers are expected to continue through Tuesday and Wednesday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on the morning of Tuesday 14th November 2023, or as the situation changes.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 10th March. River levels are rising following today’s wintry weather, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas in Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Waterden, Rattlesden, and Combs Ford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for a brief spell of wintry weather this evening, followed by a dry spell overnight and into tomorrow. Further rain is then forecast for Saturday evening into Sunday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 11th March.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 21st February. River levels have risen following last night's rainfall, and are expected to continue to rise. 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 few days. 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd February, or as needed.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels are still higher than normal and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. 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 not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 11th December 2021.
Rattlesden River, Gipping
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 10th December 2021. River levels are rising in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas through Stowmarket and Needham Market, including Wetherden, Rattlesden and Combs Ford. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for the overnight rainfall to clear from the east later this morning, bringing some dry weather until late Saturday afternoon. 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 6pm today, Friday 10th December 2021.