Flood alert active for River Dee catchment due to rising river levels at Farndon

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Dee Catchment after the recent heavy rainfall.

The alert states that river levels have risen at the Farndon river gauge.

As a result the Environment Agency say that flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible today.

The agency continues onto add: “We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the River Dee at Shocklach, Farndon, Handley, Lower Kinnerton, Chester and Puddington.

“The river may reach the levels at which Townfield Lane is cut off. No further rainfall is forecast.

“We expect river levels to peak this afternoon on 13/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.

Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates “if necessary.

“Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) also list a flood alert – meaning ‘be prepared – for the Lower Dee Valley form Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows.

NRW say: “Some localised flooding problems may result from surface water. River levels are above normal.

“We will continue to monitor the situation.”