Weybridge Area Flood Warning From Elmbridge Borough Council
Communication Received from Elmbridge Borough Council on Tuesday 18th February 2020
A Flood Warning is in place for the River Wey at Weybridge and levels are expected to peak this afternoon. We have teams on stand-by and are closely monitoring the situation.
The inital Government warning is shown below. For updates, please check https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/061FWF30Weybrdge
We are also encouraging residents to report road flooding and problems with drains to Surrey County Council https://www9.surreycc.gov.uk/HighwayIssue/WhatIsTheIssue.aspx?&code=FBD
Gov.UK – Flood Warning No Longer In Force at 4.05pm, Wednesday 19th February 2020
River Wey at Weybridge
This Flood Warning has been removed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. The flood warning for the area has now been removed.
However, a flood alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding may still affect roads and low lying land.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We continue to monitor the situation. We are checking the condition of defences, and we will continue to monitor the forecast, and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Please avoid contact with flood water, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
For updates, check https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/061FWF30Weybrdge
Gov.UK – Flood Warning at 8.52am, Wednesday 19th February 2020
River Wey at Weybridge
Flooding is expected – immediate action required
Property flooding is possible. River levels remain high but are falling on the River Wey following persistent heavy rainfall.
Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected and flooding of properties closest to the river is possible today 19/02/2020 in the Weybridge area. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon, clearing overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this evening, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
For updates, check https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/061FWF30Weybrdge
Gov.UK – Flood Warning at 7.11am, Tuesday 18th February 2020
River Wey at Weybridge
Flooding is expected – immediate action required
Property flooding is possible. River levels are rising on the River Wey as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected and flooding of properties closest to the river is possible this morning (18/02/2020), in the Weybridge area.
Peak levels will be similar to the flooding in Feb 2014. Today is forecast to be mainly dry with the potential for heavy rain showers this afternoon.
We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this evening, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
For updates, check https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/061FWF30Weybrdge
Environment Agency Warning About Flood Water & Flooding
Flood water can contain hidden dangers
Flood water can contain hidden dangers such as lifted manhole covers, sharp objects, sewage and chemicals.
Don’t walk through flood water, it’s not worth the risk.
UK Government: Environment Agency Help & Advice
What to do before, after and during a flood:
How to plan ahead for flooding
What to do in a flood
How to recover after a flood
You can also:
Check river and sea levels in this area
Sign up for flood warnings
View the 5-day flood risk
River Thames Scheme funding announced as part of Surrey Flood Alleviation Programme – Surrey County Council News, Published 21st October 2019
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