Flooding update – Monday, 23 September

First posted Monday, 23/09/24 @ 16:45

There has been an Amber warning of rain for many areas of the country including South West England and the West Midlands.

The warning is currently active and started at: 08:16 BST on Mon 23 September and is in force until 21:00 BST on Mon 23 September.

Heavy rain is expected to produce some flooding and travel disruption.

•   Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
•   Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
•   Homes and businesses may be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
•   Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely
•   A possibility that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads

Where to get sandbags:

If your home is at risk of flooding you can get sandbags from your local town or parish council office. Additional stocks are available from our depot on Lower Lode Lane, Tewkesbury.

Our priority is for the most vulnerable and officers will be making welfare visits to affected areas. Ubico are also on hand to deliver sandbags as required.

It is vitally important to note that our emergency sandbags are designed to protect doorways only. Laying sandbags across driveways, gardens and garages will only mean stocks are depleted.  

How to access real-time information

We will continue to share updates on our social media channels – from road information to weather reports – throughout the week.     

You can sign up to receive flooding information directly via call, text or email at: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

You can see all current road closures on the Highways website: Current road closures | Highways (gloucestershire.gov.uk)

Our social media feeds, particularly X and on Facebook will also be carrying the latest relevant information from the above sources along with Met Office and more.

Are you ready? 

If you suspect your home might be affected by flooding, there’s a useful document on our website to help you ensure you’re prepared. Are you ready booklet.pdf (tewkesbury.gov.uk) 

We’re here to help

Our website has lots of information to help you during flood events. Flooding – Tewkesbury Borough Council and you can also call us and speak to our flood advisors on  01684 295010 (or out of hours 01684295010 .