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The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham

Message issued at 5:51pm, Sunday 18th February 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely in response to today's rainfall, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels remain high, and in some places still rising. The watercourse will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are Lavenham, Brent Eleigh, Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth, Semer, Ash St, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh, Upper Layham, and Shelley, including the A1071 at Hadleigh and the A1141. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.

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This information last updated 5:51pm, Sunday 18th February 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham, including Monks Eleigh and Hadleigh

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Suffolk

Watercourses covered: Brett

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 River Brett from Lavenham to Higham.

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).

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The River Box from Boxford to Thorrington Street
The River Box from Boxford to Thorrington Street, including Polstead and Stoke-by-Nayland

No current or recent warnings.

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