River Torridge Lower From Dolton To Bideford Including Taddiport And Weare Gif
Flood Warning Info - River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard
riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford, including New Bridge, Beaford Bridge, Taddiport, Rolle Bridge, Weare Giffard, Annery Kiln, and the A386, A3124 and B3227 at Great Torrington and Taddiport.
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River Torridge
Frontal rainfall associated with Storm Bella has cleared and river levels will begin to fall this evening. However, heavy wintry showers of rain, sleet and wet snow are expected to cross the area overnight. Catchments are saturated and sensitive to further rainfall, so this is likely to keep river levels high into Monday morning. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flooding is expected for the Lower Torridge from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard later on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday 27th December. Storm Bella is expected to bring further heavy showers this evening and a band of heavy frontal rain overnight. This will cause the River Torridge to rise. Very strong winds are also forecast which may cause trees to fall bringing additional risk of flooding. Property flooding is expected at Torrington Waste Water Treatment Works, Weare Giffard and Annery Kiln from around 6am tomorrow morning. There is likely to be extensive floodplain flooding – stock without access to high ground may be lost. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the night and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flooding is expected this evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning. Heavy slow moving rainfall has been falling across the area and this is causing the River Torridge to rise. Property flooding is expected at Torrington waste water treatment works, Weare Giffard and Annery Kiln from around 11pm this evening. There is likely to be extensive floodplain flooding – stock without access to high ground may be lost. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flooding is expected in the next hour and a half, tonight, Tuesday the 22nd December Locally heavy rainfall during the day has caused the River Torridge to rise. The river is forecast to continue rising for the next three hours approximately and should have peaked by the morning at first light. River levels will be there highest between now and 6am Tuesday morning. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Tuesday 22nd December at 10 am or earlier if the situation changes.
The risk of flooding from the River Torridge has now reduced, and river levels are falling below levels of concern. No further flooding is expected but river levels do still remain high and this Flood Warning is still in force. Showers and rain are forecast overnight but this is not expected to cause rivers levels to stop going down. This message will be updated on Sunday 20th December around 11am.
Flooding is expected on Friday night and into Saturday morning. Heavy rainfall during the day has caused the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through the night and into the morning. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first this evening. River levels will be at their highest between 1am and 4am on Saturday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Mar 2020 12:06
Heavy rainfall overnight and this morning has caused the River Torridge to rise. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first this afternoon. Rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Sunday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 05:25
Flooding is expected from early morning on Saturday 29th February. Overnight heavy rain has fallen in the area causing the River Torridge to rise. River levels are forecast to peak upstream at approximately 10am. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 8am on Saturday morning. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Heavy rain has fallen over the last 48 hours in the North Devon area, and river levels remain high. We expect riverside locations and roads between Dolton and Bideford to remain at risk. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Heaviest rain has cleared this area but rain showers are forecast for the next few days. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Heavy rain will continue to fall in the North Devon area which will cause river levels to remain high Properties and low lying areas will remain at risk. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated during Sunday afternoon, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flooding is expected on Saturday afternoon and into Sunday. Heavy rain falling in the North Devon area has caused river levels to rise. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 4pm on Saturday. Water levels are expected to be high for the rest of the weekend. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flooding is expected on Thursday afternoon. Heavy rain has fallen in the area. This is causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising throughout the day. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), are at risk of flooding. River levels will be at their highest after 1pm. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flooding is expected during this evening, Saturday the 2nd of November. Heavy rain fell in the area throughout this morning and early afternoon. This is causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising through this evening. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 7.30pm this evening. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. There will be extensive floodplain flooding and livestock should be moved to higher ground. The river is expected to peak between 8 and 9pm at Dolton and around 3 hours later at Wear Giffard. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the evening and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2019 16:15
This is a timing update. Flooding is expected on Saturday evening. Heavy rain has fallen in the area, causing the River Torridge to rise and the river is forecast to remain high into the evening. Properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads), will start to flood first from around 7pm on Saturday. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes. Our staff are out in the area and will relay information and assist the emergency services and council.
Flooding is expected on Friday evening into Saturday. Heavy rain in the Torridge area overnight Thursday into Friday has caused the River Torridge to rise throughout today and the flood peak is traveling downstream. Flooding is expected in properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads). Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flooding is expected on Friday morning and over lunchtime. Heavy rain falling in the Torridge area overnight has caused the River Torridge to rise. Flooding is expected in properties and low lying areas in Taddiport (properties around Taddiport Bridge, Sewage Treatment Works and B3227) and Weare Giffard (riverside properties and roads). Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2018 20:48
The heavy persistent rainfall experienced on Wednesday has cleared the area. There is potential for some areas to experience heavy showers late this evening and overnight into Thursday. However, river levels on the Torridge have now reached their highest level and are beginning to fall. Levels will continue to fall overnight and the Flood Alert and Warning for this area will be removed tomorrow morning. Standing water and flooding to low lying land and roads is still expected until the early hours of Thursday morning.
River levels on the Torridge are continuing to steadily rise following the rainfall experienced throughout the day. River levels are forecast to reach their highest level between 16:30 and 20:00 this afternoon. Flooding to low lying land and roads is expected, and is likely to affect properties close to the river in the Weare Giffard area. River levels will remain high throughout the evening and will steadily fall overnight. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. This message will be updated on Wednesday afternoon or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2018 16:20
River levels are slowly falling throughout the catchment but still remain high. Flooding to low lying areas is expected throughout the afternoon into the early evening. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flooding is expected in the next hour in the Wear Giffard area. Properties and low lying areas along the River Torridge will start to flood first from around 14:45pm on Thursday. River levels will begin to drop again in the next few of hours. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the day and this message will be updated as the situation changes.