Flood Warning Info - River Severn at New Street and Backfields Lane, Upton upon Severn
Area Description
River Severn at New Street and Backfields Lane, Upton upon Severn.
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 27 Oct 2023 14:20
River Severn
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. As the New Street flood scheme gate in Upton upon Severn has been closed, we are currently not expecting protected properties in this area to be impacted. 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 21 Oct 2023 11:19
River Severn
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.
As the New Street flood scheme gate in Upton upon Severn has been closed, we are currently not expecting protected properties in this area to be impacted.
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 21 Oct 2023 10:58
River Severn
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 21 Oct 2023 10:24
River Severn
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.
As the New Street flood scheme gate in Upton upon Severn has been closed, we are currently not expecting protected properties in this area to be impacted.
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 20 Jan 2023 11:00
River Severn
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. As the New Street flood scheme gate in Upton upon Severn has been closed, we are currently not expecting protected properties in this area to be impacted. 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 11 Jan 2023 19:28
River Severn
‘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. As the New Street flood scheme gate in Upton upon Severn has been closed, we are currently not expecting protected properties in this area to be impacted. 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’
Severe Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 06:33
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 12 pm Friday 21/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 02:59
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 8 am Friday 21/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 22:51
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 4 am Friday 21/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 19:56
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 12am Friday 21/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 11:37
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 4pm Thursday 20/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:14
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Friday on the 21/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 12:00 Thursday 20/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 03:39
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Thursday 20/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 8am Thursday 20/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 23:37
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is falling slowly, but levels remain high against the New Street flood defence and still have the potential to cause risk to life.
Further rainfall is forecast which may keep levels high, though we do not expect them to rise significantly.
Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until Thursday 20/02/20.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 4am Thursday 20/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 19:58
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is currently lower than at its peak on 17/02/20, though remains high against the New Street flood defence. Water flowing down the river and rainfall forecast over the next few days will cause the river level to remain high. Whilst it is not anticipated that this will cause the river level to rise again significantly. And the risk of floodwater overtopping the defence is currently reduced, this severe flood warning remains as the high river level still has the potential to cause risk to life. Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until tomorrow 20/02/20. Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 12am Thursday 20/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 15:47
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode river gauge is currently lower than at its peak on 17/02/20, though remains high against the New Street flood defence. Water flowing down the river and rainfall forecast over the next few days will cause the river level to remain high. Whilst it is not anticipated that this will cause the river level to rise again significantly, and the risk of floodwater overtopping the defence is currently reduced, this severe flood warning remains as the high river level still has the potential to cause risk to life. Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until tomorrow. Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 8pm Wednesday 19/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 12:19
River Severn
The level at the Saxons Lode gauge is currently lower than at its peak on 17/02/20, though remains high against the New Street flood defence. Water flowing down the river and rainfall forecast over the next few days will cause the river level to remain high. Whilst it is not anticipated that this will cause the river level to rise again significantly, and the risk of floodwater overtopping the defence is currently reduced, this severe flood warning remains as the high river level still has the potential to cause risk to life. Flooding may affect properties and roads in and around New Street. We anticipate that this severe flood warning will remain in force at least until tomorrow. Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 4pm Wednesday, 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 07:02
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels remain high and may rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5m to 5.7m Wednesday the 19/02/20.
Further rainfall is expected over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 12:00, Wednesday the 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 03:49
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5m to 5.7m Wednesday the 19/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 8am, Wednesday the 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 23:45
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5m to 5.7m Wednesday the 19/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 4am, Wednesday the 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 19:47
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5 to 5.7m Wednesday afternoon, the 19/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours, with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 12am Wednesday morning, the 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 15:44
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5 to 5.7m Wednesday the 19/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours, with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 8pm today, Tuesday the 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:13
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge. If defences overtop flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.5m to 5.7m Wednesday the 19/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 24 hours, with further prolonged rainfall forecast from midday on Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please consider moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 4pm, Tuesday the 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 14:56
River Severn
As a result of Storm Dennis, river levels are forecast to rise at the Saxons Lode river gauge to a level which could overtop the defences. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland could begin as early as 3am on Tuesday the 18/02/20. Flooding could affect properties and roads in and around New Street due to overtopping of defence. Predicted Peak:- Saxons Lode 5.7m to 6m Tuesday the 18/02/20.
Scattered showers are expected over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services
This message will be updated by 8am tomorrow, Tuesday the 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.