flood warning News
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New community focus for UK flood warnings
Residents in parts of Hertfordshire and London will now receive flood warnings targeted more specifically to their community, following developments to the Environment Agency’s flood warning service. The Environment Agency is to more than double the number of flood warning areas on the Rivers Colne an Crane catchments to 36, and at the same time the Floodline quickdial numbers will change. ...
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Detroit Lakeshore Flood Warning
Significant lakeshore flooding is being reported for today in the Detroit lakeshore area. The flooding has caused road closures and flooding of parking lots, homes, businesses and any low laying areas. Check out this incredible aerial footage of Tiger Dams in action currently over the City of Detroit. Miles of dams snaking through properties – protecting homes and infrastructure from the ...
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Communities urged to prepare for heavy rainfall on New Year’s Day
There is a continuing risk of flooding today, particularly in the south west of England, as rivers respond to heavy rainfall overnight. On New Year’s Day, heavy rain is expected which could cause flooding to communities in the south east and south west of England. The Environment Agency is urging communities to prepare in advance by signing up for free flood warnings and to take action if ...
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More heavy rain on the way across the South West this New Year
The Environment Agency is advising communities in the South West to stay vigilant and be prepared for possible flooding over the New Year due to the risk of more heavy rain combined with strong winds. There is a heightened flood risk for parts of south west, southern and south east England and Cumbria. The Environment Agency is urging communities to prepare in advance by signing up for free ...
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Flood Warning Resources Compilation
We compiled all our current information on flood prevention and flood warning for you. This central resource library contains webinar recordings, white papers, and practical selection guides, so you are always well prepared. It includes info on: Achieving flood resilience through monitoring Tailoring monitoring based on specific applications Specific technology like the ...
By OTT HydroMet
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Warnings lifted after most serious tidal surge in over 60 years
The Environment Agency is now lifting flood warnings following the most serious tidal surge in over 60 years. The surge, which saw around 1,400 properties flooded, resulted in record sea levels, which in places were higher than those seen during the devastating floods of January 1953. Our thoughts remain with those people who have been affected by flooding Dr Paul Leinster, Environment Agency ...
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River levels continue to fall slowly across southern England
Two severe flood warnings remain in place on the Somerset Levels, whilst the country’s largest-ever pumping operation continues in order to reduce flood water on the Levels and Moors. Across the rest of southern and central England river levels continue to fall, including along the Thames and the Severn, although properties could remain flooded for some time - including those in Windsor ...
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Alternative Floodline number available
Customers can call Floodline on 0345 9881188 as well as 0845 9881188 An alternative number is available to people calling our Floodline service for information and advice about flooding. We want to make sure the public do not pay over the odds to for information. As a result, an 0345 number is now running in parallel with the 0845 number as part of this transition. An Environment Agency ...
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North Sea Coast weather and flood warnings
Strong winds and large waves could cause minor disruption along the North Sea coast on Thursday from Yorkshire to Essex. Spray and waves may overtop sea walls and people are urged to stay safe and avoid coastal paths and promenades. The high winds and localised flooding on roads could make driving conditions difficult in coastal areas. Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and ...
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Communities urged to stay safe and check their flood risk as more rain forecast next week
There is a continued heightened flood risk across southern England following severe weather over the Christmas period. More rain is expected early next week which could cause further flooding, especially in areas where ground is already saturated. The Environment Agency is urging people to check their flood risk and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Environment Agency teams have ...
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Communities in the south of England should prepare for further flooding
Rivers including the Hampshire Avon through Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset, the Stour in Dorset, the Parrett in Somerset and the Severn through the Midlands continue to rise. Communities in the south of England should prepare for further flooding this week, the Environment Agency warned today (Wednesday 8 January). Rivers including the Hampshire Avon through Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset, ...
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Further severe weather expected
Large waves and strong winds are threatening to cause further flooding along the Devon, Cornwall and Dorset coasts on Saturday (Feb 8) where some communities and defences are vulnerable after this week’s storms. Further heavy rainfall is expected starting on Friday evening (Feb 7) continuing into Saturday (Feb 8) , exacerbating the risks of flooding from rivers and surface water across the ...
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More rain and strong wind on the way
There is a continuing risk of flooding today and into the New Year, particularly in the South West, as rivers respond to heavy rainfall. On New Year’s Day, heavy rain is expected which could cause flooding to communities in the south east and south west of England. The Environment Agency is urging communities to prepare in advance by signing up for free flood warnings and to take action ...
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Communities urged to stay vigilant as severe flood warnings remain in force
Strong winds, a storm surge and high tides combined to cause flooding to communities across the country including Looe, Polperro and Mevagissey in Cornwall and Dartmouth and Lynmouth in Devon. Elsewhere, high tides have affected the north west, south east and tidal reaches of the river Severn. A second high tide will affect coastal areas this evening and people are being urged to remain ...
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Yarm floodgates withstand rigorous testing
Staff at the Environment Agency have been testing the floodgates of Yarm in Stockton-On-Tees recently, to make sure they will stand up against the ongoing bad weather and possibly threat from flooding. In tests that replicated water from the River Tees overtopping and backing up against the floodgates, each of the 34 gates was tested to ensure they would remain water tight. Teams built a ...
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Communities along the River Thames and in Somerset warned to expect more flooding
Heavy rain is expected on Wednesday. Environment Agency teams continue to be out in force across England - day and night - to minimise the impact of flooding. Further disruption from flooding Since Monday afternoon, approximately 70 properties have flooded along the River Thames, and this figure is set to rise. Flooded communities include Datchet, Wraysbury and Chertsey. Windsor and Maidenhead ...
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Flood risk reduces as rivers fall slowly across southern England
Two severe flood warnings remain in place on the Somerset Levels, whilst the country’s largest-ever pumping operation continues in order to reduce flood water on the Levels and Moors. Millions of tonnes of water pumped daily Over 65 pumps, including those imported from the Netherlands, are working to pump millions of tonnes of water off the levels every day. Across the rest of southern ...
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New flood warning service for Whiston
Residents in Whiston will soon be benefiting from a new flood warning service after the Environment Agency installed a river gauge on Whiston Brook. The Environment Agency installed the gauge following the flooding in 2007. The Environment Agency and Whiston Parish Council are hosting the joint drop-in session for all residents of Whiston to listen to feedback on the new flood warning area ...
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Communities along the River Thames and in Somerset warned to expect more flooding as river levels continue to rise
Environment Agency teams are out in force day and night to minimise the impact of flooding. Further disruption from flooding Groundwater flooding is also expected in the coming days in Hampshire, Kent and parts of London. Local authorities will work with utility companies to respond to these incidents. Further periods of heavy rain are expected mainly to affect the south of England from ...
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OTT issues Flood Warning
Nigel Grimsley, Managing Director of OTT Hydrometry is urging those responsible for flood prevention and management to take action this summer to ensure they are protected before the arrival of severe weather. “Saturated soil and blocked channels contribute to the severity of flooding, but in many cases it is the location and intensity of rainfall that contributes to the speed with which ...
By OTT HydroMet
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