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Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels are rising rapidly due to heavy rainfall today, Sunday 22nd September. Rainfall will continue overnight into Monday 23rd September. Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest this evening and early morning.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lee, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Luton; Dukes Ride; Queens Court; Popes Court; Neville Road; Midhurst Garden; Brooklands Close; Montague Close; Brocket Court; Lemsford Court; The Hedgerows; Mallard Gardens; New Bedford Road.
The risk of flooding is expected to reduce from the morning.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. 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 10am tomorrow, Monday 23rd September, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 6:21pm, Sunday 22nd September 2024.
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Warning no longer in force
Mon 23 Sep 2024, 5:53pm
Flood warning
Mon 23 Sep 2024, 7:17am
Flood warning
Sun 22 Sep 2024, 6:21pm
Warning no longer in force
Thu 15 Dec 2022, 2:21pm
Flood warning
Thu 15 Dec 2022, 12:16am
River Lee at Luton
Region: Herts and North London
Country: England
Counties covered: Luton
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 Luton.
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).
No current or recent warnings.