Known flooding areas in the village
Bottom of Raikes Road
This has improved of late as the drains have been flushed, But houses and gardens close to the road can flood. Driving too fast in the flood can cause a backwash into properties.
Water Lane drain
This is the highway drain that flows down to the water treatment plant which can overflow in wet weather
Copp Lane
The area around Gradwells Farm is liable to flooding at any time of the year. This is due to slow removal of surface water.
Pinfold area
The flooding occurs at the entrance to the Pinfold and on the unadopted road. As this is private land there is little we can do about it.
Bottom of St Mary's Road
This is on the benf at the bottom of St Mary's road and is created by slow moving surface water
White's Bridge
This is on the main A586 and is causwed by the levees being higher than the road bridge. In wet weather pass with care especially at night as it is not lit.