River Levels On The Wey In Guildford Begin To Fall

Published on: 9 Feb, 2014
Updated on: 9 Feb, 2014

The level of the River Wey in Guildford at 7pm on Sunday (February 9) was 2.9m and slowly falling, according to the Environment Agency. 

It states that the typical river level range for this location is between 1.1m and 2.45m, with the highest river level recorded at this location being 3.88m.

The River Wey and flooded meadows, looking downstream, from Broadford Road, Shalford on Saturday.

This evening it also reported that it is expected that river levels in the Guildford area will continue to fall throughout tonight and tomorrow, adding: “Property flooding is no longer expected. However, the river remains sensitive to any further significant rainfall. The weather prospects are to expect dry conditions throughout this evening and during the first part of the night. Some showers are expected for later tonight and tomorrow.”

There is still surface water at Clay Lane, between Jacobs Well and Burpham, while Millmead at the High Street junction remains closed. 

There are, however, flood warnings in other parts of Surrey, including those close to the River Thames.

This afternoon Surrey Police’s Chief Superintendent Paul Morrison said: “We are urging those affected by these latest flood warnings to co-operate with the emergency services. The advice is to stay in a safe place with a means of escape and be ready to evacuate your home should it become necessary, and to call 999 if you are in immediate danger.”

With temperatures expected to fall to about 4C tonight, parts of the M25 have been gritted as a precaution. There are currently no plans to grit the A3, according to the Twitter feed issued by Surrey Travel (@SurreyTravel).

Looking upstream from Broadford Road, Shalford.

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