Flood alert issued in Aylesbury Vale
Areas around Aylesbury, Weston Turville and Wendover could be affected
Last updated 14th Jan 2021
A flood alert has been issued in Aylesbury Vale.
The Environment Agency say there is a risk of flooding on Bear Brook.
This covers Aylesbury, Weston Turville and Wendover.
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are rising on the Bear Brook as a result of heavy rainfall.
Therefore, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning 14/01/21, especially in the Aylesbury area.
A similar alert has also been issued for the River Thame.
Flooding is possible for: River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester including, Long Marston, Rowsham, North Aylesbury, Cuddington, Thame, Shabbington, Ickford, Waterperry, Cuddesdon, Wheatley, Quarrendon, Drayton St Leonard, Overy, the Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
The EA said:
"We expect river levels to slowly fall over the coming days, but levels are sensitive to any further rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation.
"Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels."