Flood Warning Info - South Ford Causeway
Area Description
South Ford Causeway.
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 20 Oct 2024 12:21
South Ford Causeway
WARNING UPDATE. Flooding is expected in South Ford Causeway. Act now.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected Storm Ashley. Gale Force Westerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/ The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are Sunday 20th at 20:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 19:11
South Ford Causeway
WARNING. Flooding is expected in South Ford Causeway. Act now.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Ashley. Gale Force winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Sunday 20th October at 08:45 and 21:00 [BST].
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2024 08:56
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Southwest winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tide, which at Balivanich is today Wednesday at 18:45 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 16:31
South Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Sunday 7th April at 18:45 BST and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 14:36
South Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 6th April at 18:00 BST, Sunday 7th April at 06:00 and 18:45 BST, and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2024 13:44
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 6th April at 05:00 and 18:00 BST, Sunday 7th April at 06:00 and 18:45 BST, and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 12:16
South Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
Whilst conditions are improving after Wednesday morning?s high tide, the prevailing weather forecast, along with high spring tides means that flooding from the sea is possible. Some wave overtopping, spray and debris may impact on South Ford Causeway during high tide on Wednesday evening and again on Thursday morning. The highest risk is expected to be either side of the high tide, between 0700 and 0830 GMT on Thursday morning.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 21 Mar 2023 12:46
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with high spring tides means that flooding from the sea is possible. Near gale force southerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. The highest risk is either side of the high tide, between 0600 and 0900 GMT on Wednesday morning. Further impacts are possible during the evening high tide and on Thursday.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2022 09:59
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected, a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich today at 19.30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2022 07:05
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Strong southerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Thursday 6th at 09:00 GMT.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 13 Feb 2021 11:39
South Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. South Easterly gale force winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on
Sunday 14th February 7:45 am (GMT)
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2021 10:46
South Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for South Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. South Easterly near gale force winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway. Flooding is also possible at Creagorry to low-lying land, roads and properties.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 13th February 07:30am (GMT).
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22733