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Flood Warning Issued

By Clerk to the Parish Council Little Marlow Parish Council

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood Alert in force: River Thames from Hurley to Cookham.

Flooding is possible for: River Thames from Hurley to Cookham including Harleyford, Bisham, Marlow and Bourne End.

Be prepared.

Property flooding is not currently expected.

River levels are rising on the Thames as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected overnight and tomorrow morning (Tuesday 28/01/25) in the Hurley area. Further rain is forecast for tomorrow Tuesday 28/01/25 and Wednesday 29/01/25. River levels are rising slowly and are forecast to continue to rise slowly. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.

Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/01/25, or as the situation changes.

To check the latest information for your area

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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/061WAF23Hurley

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 173199.

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

What you should consider doing now

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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.

* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.

* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.

* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.

* Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.

* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.

* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.

* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.

* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you've been in contact with it.

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Clerk to the Parish Council

  • 01628 890301
  • 07377 424998

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