Flood Alert issued for Kingston over the coming days

By The Editor 28th Jan 2021

Credit: urban 75
Credit: urban 75

Floods could be on the way in Kingston upon Thames.

The Hogsmill river - which runs between Kingston and Ewell is a flood risk according to the government's warning system.

The warning reads: "River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.

"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads in Kingston-upon-Thames. We are closely monitoring the situation. Property flooding is not expected at this time, however, surface water impacts are also possible.

"Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the river. Our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required."

Here at Kingston Nub News we will update you with the latest developments.

     

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