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DS Risk Warning: Weather; Floods

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 Hello all


In the light of the YELLOW rain warnings across our operational area the Environment Agency, taking into account current river levels, ground saturation, etc. have issued the Warning Level information below. 

Please note 4 areas are identified with supporting maps.

At present this is a 'heads up' and more likely to be an issue around disruption to travel arrangements.

Updates tomorrow may increase the threat level where premises are impacted. The following link helps with what the warnings mean and actions that are necessary.


Flooding is possible - be prepared

Here is the information on the 4 Alert areas: 


Flood alert for North Somerset area

Updated 1:36pm on 6 December 2023


View map of the flood alert area(Visual only)

River levels have fallen in the River Yeo catchment, but the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are locations near the Congresbury Yeo, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around roads at Wrington and Iwood. Heavy rainfall is forecast this evening, 06/12/2023, into tomorrow. This is likely to cause the rivers to rise again in response. The weather remains unsettled with further heavy rain possible over the weekend. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please consider local water levels, weather conditions and your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths, roads and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Rivers in North Somerset including Congresbury Yeo, Cheddar Yeo, Axe and tributaries.


Flood alert for River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade

Updated 4:06pm on 6 December 2023


View map of the flood alert area(Visual only)

Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high on the River Thames and small tributaries as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, especially in the Hannington Bridge area. The weather forecast is for a largely dry evening and night tonight, 6/12/23, with some further rain forecast tomorrow, some of which could be heavy. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 7/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade including The Marston Meysey Brook and The Downington Brook.


Flood alert for Tributaries on the Upper River Thames above Cricklade

Updated 8:58am on 6 December 2023


View map of the flood alert area(Visual only)

Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the tributaries of the Upper River Thames as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 06/12/2023, especially in the Oaksey area. The weather forecast is for a largely dry day and night tonight, 6/12/23, with some further rain forecast tomorrow. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by this evening, 6/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Flagham Brook, The Swill Brook, The Hankerton Brook, The Hykemeres Stream, The Derry Brook and The River Key.


Flood alert for Upper Bristol Avon area

Updated 4:03pm on 6 December 2023


View map of the flood alert area(Visual only)

River levels are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, Dauntsey Brook due to overnight rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near these watercourses, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Flooding is possible at the road at Reybridge from 06:00 AM on 07/12/2023. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast throughout the day tomorrow and river levels will continue to rise from around 02:00 AM on 07/12/2023 and are expected to peak in the early hours of 08/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert and warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Upper River Avon and tributaries including Malmesbury and Chippenham.

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If we can be of support contact us on: info@delegatedservices.org

Bill


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