Heavy rain expected! Emergency number to call.

Flood warning – midnight tonight 5 July until mid-day tomorrow 6 July affecting all of Suffolk

Babergh and Mid Suffolk have been contacted by The Environment Agency and the Met Office. They have issued warnings for torrential rain overnight in the Mid Suffolk and Babergh districts, which is likely to cause some localised surface water flooding. The warning covers the whole of Suffolk and the wider East Anglia, but exact locations cannot be predicted.

It is thought likely that areas affected during the previous floods on May 3 could once more be affected. If this is the case, we should prepare for potential flooding in Needham Market, Rattlesden and possibly Onehouse. This event may see very localised flooding elsewhere, including places not previously flooded.

If you have problems in the next 24 hours the number to call is 01473 265321 (The Joint Emergency Planning Service for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils)