11:20AM, Sunday 07 January 2024
A flood warning has been issued for Colnbrook, Horton and Wraysbury areas this weekend due to river levels rising on the Colne.
A warning for the Colne Brook, including Colnbrook, Horton and Wraysbury updated today (January 7) states that flooding ‘is expected from 10am’ today.
The alert states that while there is ‘no further rainfall’ forecast, ‘river levels are rising on the Colne due to heavy rainfall earlier this week, and the impact of high water levels’ on the River Thames.
The areas most at risk include Aintree Close, Laurel Close, Fawsley Close, Myrtle Close, Park Street, Coleridge Close, Cottesbrook Close, Bath Road, Ferry Road, Staines Road, Mill Street, Albany Park, Rudsworth Close, Gloucester Drive, Wraysbury Road, Dawley Ride and Tall Trees.
People are being advised to monitor the water levels locally, activate their flood plan and 'consider activating any property flood protection products'.
The alert states that people should avoid, walking, driving or cycling through flood water.
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