Flood Warning Info - River Swift at Rugby
Area Description
River Swift at Rugby, including Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 20:35
River Swift
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Churchover river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 07/01/25, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 12:37
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 12:30 today Monday, 06/01/2025. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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. Have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 20:00 today, Monday 06/01/25, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 05:50
River Swift
River levels are rising at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of property is possible later this morning.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 3 hours so we still expect levels to rise further throughout the morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid contact with flood water and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 06/1/25, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 15:13
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover river gauge due to persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible this morning. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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 call 999 if in immediate danger and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 07:56
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover river gauge due to persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible this morning. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to peak this morning and start to fall within the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 15:00 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 23:13
River Swift
River levels are rising at the Churchover river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible overnight. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 13:37
River Swift
River levels are now peaking at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains through this afternoon, 27/09/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas. We expect river levels to begin to fall later today. Whilst it should remain dry today and tomorrow, further rainfall is forecast on Sunday so please remain vigilant. 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Sep 2024 03:09
River Swift
River levels are rising at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Brownsover Road, Swift Park and Leicester Road Retail Park areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through today 27/09/24.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:33
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover gauge as a result of persistent 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.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:00
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover 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.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:14
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 08:00 this morning, Tuesday 02 January 2024. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until early hours Wednesday 03 January 2024. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. And take photographs of any flood damage This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:02
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 08:00 this morning, Tuesday 02 January 2024.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 01:00 on Wednesday 03 January 2024.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. And take photographs of any flood damage
This message will be updated this afternoon, Tuesday 02 January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2023 20:19
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
River levels have peaked but have remained steady throughout Sunday but we expect levels to slowly reduce over the coming day as downstream levels also decrease. However, further rainfall is forecast on Monday so please remain aware.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:25
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
River levels appear to have peaked, but further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, so we expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2023 02:25
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties around Leicester Road in Rugby. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, 31/12/23.
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. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:52
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) remains. Flooding is affecting properties around Leicester Road in Rugby. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, 30/12/23.
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. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2023 17:03
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties around Leicester Road in Rugby. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 29/12/23.
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. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2023 15:43
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties around Leicester Road in Rugby. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 29/12/23.
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. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2023 09:43
River Swift
River levels remain very high but are very slowly decreasing at the Churchover river gauge following heavy rainfall earlier this week. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast from 18:00 on Wednesday 06/12/23. We would anticipate river levels to rise again overnight into Thursday and during Thursday, so please remain aware.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:28
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over coming days, so please remain aware.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 22:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 21:43
River Swift
River levels are high but steady at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 11:38
River Swift
River levels have risen at the Churchover river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected today, 04/12/2023.
We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 04/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 22:43
River Swift
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.