Flood Warning Info - River Avon at Ashow and Blackdown

River levels are high but steady at the Stareton gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Stareton gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 05:00 on 04/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 03/01/24.

River levels have risen at the Stareton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall received upstream in the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to begin between 19:00 hrs today Thursday 24/12/20 and 08:00 hrs tomorrow, Friday 25/12/20. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs. We expect river levels to keep rising as flows move downstream over the next 6 hours, before the river levels start falling starting from 01:00hrs, on 25/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. Take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.