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Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels are rising on the River Lee after heavy rainfall overnight into this morning, Monday 23 September. Flooding is expected this morning when river levels reach their peak.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lee, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Batford; Lower Luton Road; Wheathampstead; Crawley Road; The Potting Shed; Coldharbour Lane; Riverside Estate; Lea Business Park; Cherry Tree Lane; Station Road (The Bull); Meads Lane; Mill Walk; High Street; Ash Grove; Kingfisher Close; Riverside Clinic; The Folly; King Edward Place; Leasey Dell Drive.
Weather conditions are expected to improve in the afternoon. The risk of flooding is expected to reduce from later this afternoon, Monday 23 September.
Residents should consider putting your flood plan into action. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are monitoring rainfall and checking rivers for blockages.
This message will be updated by 4pm this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 9:22am, Monday 23rd September 2024.
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Warning no longer in force
Tue 24 Sep 2024, 9:18am
Flood warning
Mon 23 Sep 2024, 4:28pm
Flood warning
Mon 23 Sep 2024, 9:22am
River Lee at Harpenden and Wheathampstead including East Hyde
Region: Herts and North London
Country: England
Counties covered: Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire
Watercourses covered: River Lee
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Lee at Harpenden.
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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