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Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels rose rapidly due to heavy rainfall overnight into this morning, Monday 23rd September. Rainfall will continue throughout this morning. Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest 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 and New Bedford Road.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout this morning but no further flooding is expected.
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 4pm this afternoon, Monday 23rd September, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 7:17am, Monday 23rd 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Warning no longer in force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Warning no longer in force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.