An Early Warning Device has been installed in Peacock Brook at Lower Boulsdon – Upstream from Scraggs Bund.
The reason for using this location is to provide a warning to residents, businesses that the inflow to Scraggs Bund exceeds the outflow pipe capacity (when freely flowing and not blocked). At this points Scraggs will be filling with water.
The recipients of the notification can then be pre-warned and consider monitoring the situation locally. They can also consider taking precautions in the event that Scraggs does overtop and possibly flood into Newent.
If you are a resident or business impacted by flooding in Newent town and would like to be considered for the list of recipients of an early warning then please feel free to contact us.