Flood alerts in place today
Lower River Coquet
“River levels remain high but appear to have peaked throughout the catchment. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible today.
“Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Rain is likely to continue today, but will be less intense and persistent than yesterday and will turn to snow through the day.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
Upper River Coquet
“River levels remain high but appear to have peaked throughout the catchment. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible today.
“Rothbury Riverside flood gates are closed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”