Flood Warning Info - River Biss upstream and downstream of Trowbridge
Area Description
Hawkeridge, Dursley, Yarnbrook, Biss Meadows Country Park and downstream of Trowbridge at Trowle Bridge and Bradford Road.
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.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 10:12
River Biss
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the weekend and flooding is expected to continue through today however no further heavy rainfall is forecast.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 21:53
River Biss
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the weekend and flooding is expected to continue through today however no further heavy rainfall is forecast.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 15:28
River Biss
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the weekend and flooding is expected to continue through today however no further heavy rainfall is forecast.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 11:00 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 07:50
River Biss
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the weekend and flooding is expected to continue through today however no further heavy rainfall is forecast.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 15:30 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 23:36
River Biss
River levels are rising and peaking on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the week and flooding is expected from midnight on tonight through until tomorrow morning.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 20:53
River Biss
River levels are rising on the River Biss due to heavy rainfall over the week and flooding is expected from midnight on tonight through until tomorrow morning.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 11:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 05:37
River Biss
River levels have risen on the River Biss.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Biss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge..
Flooding is expected at Yarnbrook and the Lady Down Mill area downstream of Trowbridge. from 04:00 AM on 05/01/2024.
No further rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to begin falling.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:30 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.