EnglishFlood warning for Saredon Brook at Standeford near Coven as river levels rise
The Environment Agency says flooding may affect properties and roads around Stafford Road on Friday evening, and advises people to avoid flood water and low-lying paths.
Properties and roads around Stafford Road at Standeford near Coven may be affected by flooding as levels rise on Saredon Brook, the Environment Agency has warned. Its warning, updated at 4.54pm on Friday 23 October 2026, says flooding is expected through the evening.
The notice covers the Saredon Brook warning area at Standeford near Coven. It is a forecast of expected flooding, rather than confirmation that every property in the area has flooded. The agency says it is closely monitoring the situation.
Advice for people near the brook
The Environment Agency advises avoiding low-lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. People should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
These instructions apply to people planning to travel through the affected area as well as those nearby. The warning does not provide a list of road closures or a safe diversion route, so it should not be treated as confirmation that a particular journey remains passable.
What the warning says
| Detail | Environment Agency notice |
|---|---|
| Warning area | Saredon Brook at Standeford near Coven |
| Locations potentially affected | Properties and roads around Stafford Road |
| Expected timing | From the evening of Friday 23 October |
| Notice updated | 23 October 2026, 4.54pm UK local time |
| Next message | By 11am on Saturday 24 October, or as the situation changes |
The next-update time is a deadline for another agency message, not a predicted time when the flood risk will end. Residents and travellers should check the live warning page for changes before making decisions about moving through the area.
Where to check for updates
The official page links to a map of the warning area and nearby river-level monitoring. These readings change over time; a single reading should not be used as a guarantee that a road or property is safe.
Floodline offers advice on 0345 988 1188, with a textphone service on 0345 602 6340. The Environment Agency lists the service as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its warning page also links to the service for receiving flood warnings by phone, text or email.