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River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton

Message issued at 5:16pm, Saturday 28th September 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels. Areas most at risk are Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton. The forecast is for dry weather for the next 24hrs followed by light showers tomorrow evening. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 29 September 2024.

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This information last updated 5:16pm, Saturday 28th September 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton

Flood Warning Area Details

Hazel Close, Scotgrange Meadow, The Hollies, South Bridge Street, Kingsmede, North Bridge Street, Hardwick Close, Riverside, Powells Road, Bedford Road and Heronslee in Shefford and Pedley Lane and Stanford Lane in Clifton

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Central Bedfordshire

Watercourses covered: River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton.

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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