Flood Warning Info - River Teme at Leigh
Area Description
River Teme at Leigh.
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 18 Oct 2024 17:02
River Teme
River levels remain high at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 19/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 09:01
River Teme
River levels have risen but remain steady at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon 18/04/24. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday 18/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 16:56
River Teme
River levels have risen at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this warning if the situation escalates. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 18/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 10:13
River Teme
River levels continue to rise at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
No further significant rainfall is forecast until the weekend. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning on 18/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this warning if the situation escalates. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Thursday 17/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Oct 2024 23:20
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is imminent. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning on 17/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this warning if the situation escalates. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 17/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:33
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from 15:00 today, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10 am on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:17
River Teme
River levels remain high at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:39
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 7pm today, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 04:23
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and Local Authorities. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11am today, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:13
River Teme
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 22 Feb 2022 01:53
River Teme
River levels remain high at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Peaks - Knightsford is peaking at 5.3m early Tuesday morning 22/02/22. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 18:42
River Teme
River levels have risen at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from 9pm this evening, 21/02/22. Predicted peak at Knightsford: 5.3 to 5.5m early Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 7am on 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 08:37
River Teme
River levels have risen at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 16:50
River Teme
River levels have risen at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:59
River Teme
River levels have risen at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is expected from this afternoon, 21/01/21. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:18
River Teme
River levels are falling slowly at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall during Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 17/02/20 and tomorrow 18/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rain is expected over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 09:47
River Teme
River levels remain high but are falling at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Knightsford Bridge gauge peaked at 5.94m on 16/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 17/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rain is expected over the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:59
River Teme
River levels are falling but remain high at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 17/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rain is expected over the next 12 hours as a result of Stoma Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:41
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Sunday 16/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rain is expected over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 3am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:55
River Teme
River levels are rising at the Knightsford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected from 8am today, Sunday 16/02/20. Flooding is affecting properties and roads in the Leigh area.
Further rain is expected over the next 12 hours as a result of Stoma Dennis. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 4pm, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.