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The Rattlesden River from Rattlesden to Combs Ford in Stowmarket

Message issued at 11:13am, Friday 20th October 2023

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today, Friday 20th October 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are Lower Street, Rattlesden, the Ford at Wash Lane, Onehouse and around Ford Bridge, Combs Ford. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further unsettled weather through the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm Friday 20 October or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 11:13am, Friday 20th October 2023.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The Rattlesden River from Rattlesden to Combs Ford in Stowmarket

Flood Warning Area Details

The Rattlesden River from Rattlesden to Combs Ford in Stowmarket

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Suffolk

Watercourses covered: Rattlesden River

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for The Rattlesden River from Rattlesden to Combs Ford in Stowmarket.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

The Rattlesden River and River Gipping, through and including Stowmarket and Needham Market
The Rattlesden River and River Gipping, including Lower Street, Rattlesden, the Ford at Wash Lane Onehouse, Combs Ford, Stowmarket. Hawks Mill Street, Crown Street and Coddenham Road in Needham Market

No current or recent warnings.

The River Gipping from the A14 at Stowmarket to upstream of Needham Market
The River Gipping from the A14 at Stowmarket to upstream of Needham Market

No current or recent warnings.

The River Gipping through Needham Market
The River Gipping through Needham Market

No current or recent warnings.

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