Flood Alert Info - River Salwarpe
Area Description
River Salwarpe, Elmbridge and Hadley Brooks and their tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2024 19:23
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Stoke Prior Hanbury Road river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 07/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River from Catshill to Hawford. Stoke Prior may also be affected. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 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.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 08/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 07:27
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge because of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Monday, 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 16:29
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast from this afternoon, Sunday 29/09/24, into Monday 30/09/24. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, Monday 30/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday, 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 15:59
River Salwarpe
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Harford Hill river gauge because of recent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford, and in Bromsgrove town. Other areas that could be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
No further rain is forecast today or tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8am on Saturday 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 08:11
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge because of recent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford, and in Bromsgrove town. Other areas that could be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities.
This message will be updated by 4pm on 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 20:37
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill and Bromsgrove river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford, and in Bromsgrove town. Other areas that could be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and / or Local Authorities.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 08:42
River Salwarpe
River levels are falling at the Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue River gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 Today, 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 17:42
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and liaising with Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am on 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 11:36
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and liaising with Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 15:46
River Salwarpe
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 07:42
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 07:17
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, 28/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 17:09
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight tonight and in the early hours of tomorrow morning, the 27/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 27/03/24, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 16:37
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 18/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 08:08
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 17/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 15:56
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 03/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 04:42
River Salwarpe
River levels are falling but remain high at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm Friday, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:16
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am Friday, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:46
River Salwarpe
River levels forecast to rise again at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm Thursday, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 11:49
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 21/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8am on Thursday 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 15:08
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, but we expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood warnings and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts. Updates will be issued at least every twenty four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 16:21
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Saturday night, 17/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We expect river levels to begin rising Saturday evening, 17/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts. Updates will be issued at least every twenty four hours.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:39
River Salwarpe
River levels remain elevated at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00am tomorrow, Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:58
River Salwarpe
River levels remain elevated at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall, but they are now generally steady. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today, Friday 09/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We currently expect river levels to remain high until this evening, Friday 09/02/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5:00pm today, Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 17:51
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and throughout Friday, 09/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning, 10/02/24. Additional rainfall is forecast overnight which is expected to keep river levels elevated in this area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00am tomorrow, Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 18:46
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight and in the early hours of tomorrow morning the 7/2/2024. A peak level of 1.9m to 2.1m is expected at the Harford Hill gauge overnight tonight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Our staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near watercourses, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9am on 7/2/2024 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 06:57
River Salwarpe
River levels remain high but are now generally falling at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast, and 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 5pm today, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:30
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, and 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 06:12
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. 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 or Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm today, 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 18:50
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected.
We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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 or Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 19:55
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 today, 28/12/2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. 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 or Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 14:56
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 27/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 09:52
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of rainfall over the last 24 hours. Further rain is forecast today Tuesday 19/12/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from between 12:30pm and 3pm today Tuesday, 19/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We expect river levels to rise until late this afternoon Tuesday 19/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday, 19/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 09:11
River Salwarpe
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 07:54
River Salwarpe
River levels are falling at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 16:27
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 10/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise into tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 16:19
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this afternoon and then begin to fall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 07:37
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 04/12/23 and levels will remain high until Thursday 07/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Light showers are forecast over the next 24 hours with further heavy rainfall Wednesday overnight into Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 15:54
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from today, 04/12/23 and levels will remain high until Thursday 07/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours with further heavy rainfall Wednesday overnight into Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 07:29
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen overnight at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:30 today, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 06/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 16:45
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise during the early hours of Monday 04/12/23 at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 03:00 tomorrow, 04/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 05/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:43
River Salwarpe
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.
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 Alert issued on 15 Oct 2023 07:12
River Salwarpe
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.
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 Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 09:26
River Salwarpe
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.
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 Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 08:58
River Salwarpe
River levels are high but steady at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We expect river levels to begin falling later today 22/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 22/11/2022 by 16:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 16:35
River Salwarpe
River levels are forecast to rise at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible from 20:00, this evening. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water
This message will be updated by 09:00, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 08:24
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 26/12/21 into tomorrow, 27/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall showers are 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 clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 27/12/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 16:05
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 04:00 today, 25/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 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 clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/12/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 07:42
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 04:00 today, 25/12/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 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 clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 25/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:28
River Salwarpe
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 48 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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:19
River Salwarpe
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding may be affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 48 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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:01
River Salwarpe
River levels are high at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 48 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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4am on 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:08
River Salwarpe
River levels are rising at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 16/02/20. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. -
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours as a result of Storm Dennis. 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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:15
River Salwarpe
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 Sunday, 16/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 08:35
River Salwarpe
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 6 pm 15/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 18:49
River Salwarpe
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 15/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:11
River Salwarpe
This flood alert has been issued as Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend, falling over already saturated catchments.
Where intense rainfall does occur, flooding of low lying land is possible. Surface water flooding may also occur. We urge you to remain vigilant, avoid walking and driving through flood water.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with our professional partners. We will issue updates to this message if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 8pm 14/02/20 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 08:11
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected continue on Saturday morning 21/12/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm Saturday 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 16:20
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 5:00pm Friday 20/12/19, and into Saturday morning 21/12/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00am Saturday 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 14:39
River Salwarpe
River levels have risen at the Harford Hill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 5:00pm Friday, 201/12/19, until Saturday morning 21/12/19. Flooding is affecting low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.
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.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5:00pm Friday 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.