Flood Warning Info - Landford to Wade Bridge on the River Blackwater
Area Description
Landford, Wellow Mill, and Wade Bridge, on the River Blackwater.
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 07:55
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is very high, but slowly falling. In the last 15 hours, 13mm of rain has been recorded at Romsey. This has kept the river very high during the night. Significant out of bank flooding affecting land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower will continue through today (06/01/2025). The river will remain high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow until tomorrow (07/01/2025). Only a very small amount of rain is expected to affect Hampshire during Monday (06/01/2025) and Tuesday (07/01/2025). This will give the river a chance to recover and flooding impacts will slowly reduce. Our operations staff will work to keep the river free of reported blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure that pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 12:00 on Tuesday 07/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 14:02
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. In the last 12 hours, 35mm of rain has been recorded in Romsey. This is a large amount of rain in a short period of time. Over the next 12 to 24 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 14:30 this afternoon (Sunday 05/01/2025), the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. The river will rise until 22:00 this evening (Sunday 05/01/2025). Further rain is forecast tonight, with up to 10mm expected. If this affects the catchment, the river will continue to remain high overnight. Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 09:00 on 06/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 17:34
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater peaked today at about 2pm following heavy rainfall overnight and this morning (27/11/24). To our knowledge, water levels did not get high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. Levels are now steadily falling because of dry weather over the last 6 hours. A flood warning remains in force for Ower and Wellow this evening although impacts are reducing. Out of bank flooding will continue to affect land and roads and will continue overnight and into tomorrow at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. The weather is mostly dry until the end of the week. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. We will update this Flood Alert by 10:00 on Thursday 28/11/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 10:26
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. Throughout the course of the night, very heavy rain (27mm) has been recorded in Romsey. This is a large amount in a short period of time. Over the next 12 - 24 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 12:30 this afternoon, the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. Rain has now cleared the area. Water levels will be similar to those experienced over the weekend. The river will peak at around 17:00 this evening (27/11/2024). Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 12:00 on 28/11/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 11:29
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Ower and Cadnam River is very high following heavy rainfall on Saturday, when 38mm of rain was recorded in Romsey. The river is currently flooding land, fields and roads at Cadnam, West Wellow, Landford and Ower, with potential properties affected at East Wellow. Today (Sunday 24/11/2024), further rain (10-20mm) is forecast in Hampshire before Storm Bert finally clears the area. The river will rise in response to this rain and is unlikely to peak until Monday afternoon. The weather outlook next week remains unsettled. We continue to monitor the forecast. Our operations staff will work to ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Please ensure that pumps used to protect property are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 13:00 on Monday 25/11/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 02:22
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. In the last 17 hours, almost half a month’s rain (35mm) has been recorded at Romsey. From 05:00 this morning (24/11/24) the river will be high enough to flood the mill at East Wellow. Storm Bert will continue to impact the area until 03:00 this morning when there will be a brief respite. A further 20-30mm is then expected throughout Sunday. If further rain impacts the river later today then over the next 12 - 24 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads and a small number of properties at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 14:00 on 24/11/24
Flood Warning issued on 9 Oct 2024 00:52
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. Over 30mm of rain has been recorded at Romsey on Tuesday, which is a lot. Nearly half a month's worth of rain, and follows a very wet September. Throughout Wednesday, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 04:00 Wednesday morning (09/10/2024), the river could be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. The worst of the rain has now cleared the area. Only scattered showers are forecast through to the weekend. The river is expected to peak at around 06:00 on Wednesday 09/10/2024. Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 13:00 on 09/10/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 17:35
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. Throughout Thursday morning (28/03/2024), 15mm of rain has been recorded in Romsey. This has added to a river which is already high. Over the next 24 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 19:00 this evening (28/03/2024) , the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. Heavy showers will continue until midday Friday 29/03/2024 and levels will rise and fall in response. The river is expected to peak around midday on Friday 29/03/2024. Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated or removed by 18:00 on 29/03/2024
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 19:43
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising. In the last 36 hours, 30mm of rain has been recorded in Romsey. This is close to half a month’s rainfall and follows months of exceptionally wet weather. Over the next 12 - 24 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 22:00 this evening, the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. The river will peak at 03:00 (Friday 23/02/24). Showers are forecast over the next two days (Friday 23/02/24 and Saturday 24/02/24) and a further band of rain is forecast on Sunday (25/02/24). This additional rainfall will maintain the responsive nature of the River Blackwater catchment. We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels. Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 15:00 Friday (23/02/24), or sooner if required.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:20
River Blackwater
Water levels on the River Blackwater remain high, but are stable. In the last 24 hours, nearly 25mm of rainfall was recorded at Testwood. This is a significant amount of rainfall, and follows weeks of prolonged rainfall. There will be flooding of land, fields and roads at Cadnam, West Wellow, Landford and Ower. Water levels will also be very high around the mill building at East Wellow. Flooding will continue for the next couple of days. The weather is now fairly dry over the next 3 days, so levels will start to fall during this time. Currently, some further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday (13/02/2024). If rain does affect the area, then levels may rise again. At present, forecast rainfall totals are unlikely to flood property, but please expect the river to be higher than normal over the next few days. We continue to monitor the forecast. To reduce flood risk we are ensuring that water courses remain free of blockages. Avoid walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 14:00 on 10/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 01:14
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising.
Throughout the evening, 20mm rain has been recorded in Romsey. This total, whilst not that large, has added to a river which is already high as a result of heavy rain over the last few days.
Over the next 12 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 02:00 this morning, the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow.
Showery conditions will continue throughout the day. The river is expected to peak at 04:00 on 09/02/2024.
Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating.
This Flood Warning will be updated by 18:00 on 09/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:43
River Blackwater
The water level in the River Blackwater at Wellow and Ower is high and rising quickly. Over the last 7 hours 35mm of rain has been recorded at Romsey. This is a significant amount of rain, falling on an already saturated catchment. Over the next 6 hours, more significant out of bank flooding will affect land and roads at West Wellow, Landford and Ower. From 02:00 on Friday (05/01/24), the river will be high enough to flood the Mill at East Wellow. Further rain is forecast over the next 5 hours with up to 10mm possible. The river will rise until 06:00 (05/01/24). Our operations staff are ensuring the River Blackwater is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please take appropriate action to protect property and ensure pumps used to lower water levels are operating. This Flood Warning will be updated by 15:00 on Friday 05/01/24.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 06:13
River Blackwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 08:50
River Blackwater
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.
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 Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 15:34
River Blackwater
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.
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 Warning issued on 20 Dec 2022 01:51
River Blackwater
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.
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 Warning issued on 5 Mar 2020 18:03
River Blackwater
Water levels in the River Blackwater are high and are rising. In the last 24 hours, 20mm of rain has been recorded in Romsey. This is not a large amount, but it follows a prolonged and wet winter. Currently, the river is very high around the mill building at Wellow. From 19:00 this evening, levels could be high enough to cause property flooding. The river will also flood roads and low lying land from Landford to Wade Bridge. Rain should clear the area by 18:30 this evening. The river is unlikely to peak until around midnight or the early hours of tomorrow morning (06/03/2020). Tomorrow, a dry day means that water levels will fall. We will continue to monitor the river and will keep it free of reported blockages. Please ensure any pumps used to protect property can operate. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Friday 06/03/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 12:09
River Blackwater
Water levels in the River Blackwater remain high but are falling slowly. In the last 24 hours 50 mm of rain has fallen in Romsey, which is more than half a month’s rainfall. Currently, there is extensive out of bank flooding affecting land and roads from Landford to Wade Bridge. Property flooding is expected at Wellow. Water levels will remain high for the next 12 hours. Over the next 5 days, small amounts of rain are expected each day with an unsettled forecast, particularly Wednesday through Thursday. This may keep water levels topped up but the general trend will be falling water levels. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that pumps used to protect property are operating. This message will be removed by 12:00 on 18 February 2020.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:58
River Blackwater
Water levels in the River Blackwater remain very high. In the last 24 hours more than 40 mm of rain has fallen in Romsey, which is more than half a month’s rainfall. Currently, there is extensive out of bank flooding affecting land and roads from Landford to Wade Bridge. Property flooding is expected at Wellow. Rain will continue to affect the area until 17:00. Water levels are currently falling, but over the next couple of hours, the river could still rise a little. It will remain very high over the next 18 hours. Tomorrow (Monday 17/02/2020), much smaller amounts of rain are forecast and the situation should begin to improve. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that pumps used to protect property are operating. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 17 February 2020.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 22:47
River Blackwater
Water levels in the River Blackwater remain high and are rising. In the last 24 hours, 26mm of rain has been recorded in Romsey. Over the next two days continued and more significant out of bank flooding affecting land and roads from Landford to Wade Bridge, especially at Wellow is expected, along with property flooding. Through to Sunday afternoon, further heavy rain will affect the area, keeping levels high and rising. Levels could be the highest recorded in the last 7 years. Further rain, potentially up to 25mm, is expected over the next 15 hours, and the river is unlikely to peak until later Sunday afternoon. We will continue to monitor the river. Please take action to protect property. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Sunday 16 February.