Flood Alert Info - River Stour in South Warwickshire
Area Description
River Stour and tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 11:50
River Stour
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Shipston river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Drier conditions are forecast today Monday 25/11/24.
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 11:00 on Tuesday 26/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 17:26
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 24/11/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next hour. We expect river levels to rise until 20:30 on 24/11/24.
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 11:00 on 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 05:58
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 24/11/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 12:00 on 24/11/24.
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 16:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 14:34
River Stour
River levels are rising slowly at the Shipston river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning 20/10/2024. 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 11:00 20/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 11:02
River Stour
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Shipston river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Further rainfall is forecast throughout today. 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 this evening, 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 07:38
River Stour
River levels are rising slowly at the Shipston river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning and into this afternoon 09/10/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon 09/10/2024.
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 11:00 09/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 13:58
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so remain vigilant. 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 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 Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 16:32
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 01:45 and 18:45 tomorrow, 27/09/24.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 10:00 on Friday, 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 17:00 on 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 10:13
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. No further rainfall is forecast. 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 25/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 15:19
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and overnight, 23/09/24. 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 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 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 18:55
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning 23/09/24.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 13:34
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston Gauge on River Stour as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible today, 22/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Stour in South Warwickshire.
Further rainfall, some of which may be locally heavy, is forecast all day today, 22/05/24.
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 tomorrow, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Stour in Warwickshire.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 15:29
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 3 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 tomorrow Friday 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 16:33
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into tomorrow morning, 22/02/2024.
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 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 tomorrow on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours. Updates will be issued at least every 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 15:54
River Stour
River levels are high but steady at the Shipston gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today (18/02/24).
Little further rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high today (18/02/24), though to fall this evening and overnight.
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 tomorrow morning (19/02/24), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:30
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening and overnight.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow 19/02/24, or as the situation changes. Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours. Updates will be issued at least every 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:30
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening and overnight.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Saturday 10/02/24.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:28
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening and overnight.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 tomorrow Friday 08/02/24.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:35
River Stour
River levels are high but steady at the Shipston 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 Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:01
River Stour
River levels are high but steady at the Shipston 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 Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:12
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and during today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 02/01/24.
We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:14
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shipston gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but we expect levels to slowly fall through Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and 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 10:30 on 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 16:46
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 01:00 tomorrow morning, 31/12/23. There is uncertainty however, over the amount and location of the rainfall expected and as such this alert is being issued at a precautionary measure.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels begin falling mid-morning tomorrow, 31/12/23.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 15:14
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening, 09/12/23.
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 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:00
River Stour
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.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 21:36
River Stour
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.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 07:20
River Stour
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:37
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipton on Stour river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into Thursday 17/11/22. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have cleared weed screens and checked defences ahead of this forecast rain.
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 tomorrow morning, 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:43
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible overnight, 31/10/22 and tomorrow morning, 01/11/22. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, and consequently we expect river levels to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 18:34
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and into tomorrow, Tuesday 5 October 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, Tuesday 5 October 2021. . 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 5 October 2021 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 May 2021 21:20
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of prolonged heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, Friday 14 May 2021.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to https://direct.fws.environment-agency.gov.uk/app/messageSetSelected?method=messageSetSelected#avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 14 May 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:07
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Alscot Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. 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 tomorrow morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:58
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening. 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 tomorrow morning, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 10:09
River Stour
River levels are high but steady at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 18:00 on Saturday 30/01/21.
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 tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 17:20
River Stour
River levels have fallen at the Shipston river gauge and remain high but steady at the Alscot Park river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening and overnight, Friday 29/01/2021. 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 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 tomorrow morning, Friday 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:20
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Thursday 28/01/2021. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise today Thursday 28/01/21. 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 later today, Thursday 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:26
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shipston river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. No further rainfall is forecast. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 10:28
River Stour
River levels remain high, but steady at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. . No significant rainfall is forecast today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences. 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 this afternoon Thursday 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:59
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
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 tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:57
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 06:00 and 13:00 today, Sunday 27/12/20.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 15:00 today, Sunday 27/12/20.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 09:44
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shipston river 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 tomorrow morning, 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 16:54
River Stour
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain is forecast for this area this afternoon and tonight (23/12/20). There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of the heavy rain. The heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 6 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 8:00pm today, Wednesday 23/12/20.
We expect river levels to start falling tomorrow morning, Thursday 24/12/20. We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 16:41
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday afternoon (05/10/2020).
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 tomorrow morning, 05/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 11:44
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Sunday 04/10/20.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 05/10/20. Flood warnings have also been issued.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 17:35
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 23:00 today, Saturday 03/10/20.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 05/10/20. Flood warnings may also need to be issued.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Aug 2020 18:03
River Stour
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tonight (12/08/2020). There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms and associated heavy rain. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:15
River Stour
River levels are rising slowly at the Alscot Park river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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 tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:18
River Stour
River levels are still rising on the River Stour as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property, roads and land is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 6 hours, Sunday 16/02/20. 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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in the afternoon, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:41
River Stour
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shipston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 15:00 this afternoon, 15/02/20.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 17/02/20.
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.
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 tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.