Hi All, The following been send from Wychavon District Council:-
Please see below. We now have some flood watches. These are still watches rather than flood warnings. We have had separate flood watches for the Avon and for the Barbourne Brook. Friday 5 September 2008 at 19:30 Important Flooding Information. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected for the Rivers in South Worcestershire including the River Isbourne, Badsey Brook, Honeybourne Brook, Bretforton Brook, Littleton Brook and their tributaries.. Be aware. Be prepared. Watch out! Flooding of low lying areas in the Vale of Evesham and the Isbourne Valley , is expected. River levels are expected to be between 2.65 and 3.00 metres at the Hinton River gauge. Advice: - Notify others in accordance with Local Flood Warning Plan - Local Authorities consider activating emergency procedures as appropriate - Flooding is expected in the specified area - be prepared should the situation worsen - Keep a watch on the weather - Alert us to local flooding from rivers or the sea - Telephone the Environment Agency Area Incident Room and ask for the Flood Warning Duty Officer - Refer the public to Floodline on 0845 988 1188 for up to date flooding information, quickdial code; 0523724 Environment Agency West Area Flood Warning Duty Officer http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/floodwarning/Midlands.html Regards, Andrew Web Site www.andrewdyke.co.uk Web Site www.mayorofevesham.co.uk
