Defence Systems ----
EA Flood Warnings
There are three codes used for flood warnings:
Flood Alert
A flood alert will indicate that flooding is possible and that people should make some preparations and remain vigilant
Click here to view the EA gauge for Sedgeberrow
What it means for Sedgeberrow
Issued when the river level at the Hinton Gauge is forecasted to reach 2.65 metres. At this level river water is expected to spill out of bank within the River Isbourne catchment and affect low lying land and roads. At this level of warning the Joinery is at risk of flooding.
Flood Warning
A flood warning will indicate that flooding of homes and businesses is expected and people should act to reduce the impact of the flood.
What it means for Sedgeberrow
Issued when the river level at the Hinton gauge is forecast to reach 3 metres. This level is not high enough to overtop the flood defence between the river and Winchcombe Road though may affect residential properties in The Hollows and on Cheltenham Road to the east of the river. See Map AREA 1
A second flood warning will be issued when the river level at the Hinton gauge is forecast to reach 3.35 metres. This is when it is expected that the river will overtop the flood defence adjacent to Winchcombe road and flood many properties in the village. See Map AREA 2
Severe Flood Warning
A severe flood warning will be used in extreme circumstances to tell people that flooding poses a significant risk to life.
A final message of Flooding No Longer in Force will be issued once river levels have receded.
Warning Siren
The siren will sound from The Queens Head pub once the water levels reach a dangerous stage to alert the community to take action.
Flood Friends
Following several articles in the village magazine all 80 flooded properties in Sedgeberrow received a questionnaire to complete regarding what help they might like should a flood happen again. In all 30 properties responded back and of these, 24 properties requested help. All 24 of these properties have now been visited personally by a member of the flood group to establish their specific needs and vulnerabilities and the information gathered has been stored electronically for use in an emergency. At the same time a request was also made to the village for flood volunteers and an overwhelming 40 households have responded back with a range of skills and specific assistance they can offer. This includes :-
| Help moving furniture | 21 |
| Help to install flood buddies | 12 |
| First Aid | 3 |
| Providing overnight accommodation | 30 |
| Providing meals | 30 |
| Access to 4x4 | 6 |
| Space to park cars | 21 |
| Help at village hall | 25 |
It s not too late to request help or to volunteer, just contact any member of the flood group.
NEWS
Sedgeberrow in Government Guidance Doc
Sedgeberrow has been included in a new community resilience guidance document, following the work of the flood group.
Isbourne Catchment Project
Studies looking into land use in the area. Free advisory visits to discuss Stewardship schemes.