Residents Rescued After Major Flooding In Little Bowden
Written by HFM News on 25th November 2024
Residents were evacuated and rescued after major flooding in Little Bowden last night.
The River Jordan burst its banks in the Rectory Lane area at around 7pm, with over 20 properties affected by flood water up to two feet deep, including the Cherry Tree pub.
Firefighters used a dinghy to help get people to safety as the area was left cut-off, with deep water blocking roads in and out.
The scene on Kettering Road outside the Cherry Tree pub
Heavy rain caused by Storm Burt saw the River Jordan rise to a record level of 1.8m and the Environment Agency issued an ‘Act Now’ Flood Warning.
Resident Paul Parker spoke to HFM last night:
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service say 23 properties on Rectory Lane and Kettering Road were affected by flood water, ranging from inches to two feet of water.
A spokesperson told HFM “Five people were evacuated from these properties, and a further 57 individuals chose to remain in their homes.
“Two people were rescued from a vehicle stranded in the flood water, and another person self-extricated from a separate stranded vehicle.
“All those evacuated and rescued were pronounced fit and well.
“Drivers are reminded not to attempt to drive through flood waters if they cannot see the road surface beneath the water – if you encounter a flooded road, always seek an alternative route.”
Videos/Pictures: HFM/Alfie Parker/Will Wise
Firefighters used a boat to rescue residents
Police closed all roads into Little Bowden due to the high water
Flooding at the Kettering Road/Springfield St roundabout
Crews from Market Harborough Fire Station, Kibworth Fire Station and Castle Donnington Water Rescue, as well as a Technical Rescue crew were sent to the scene.
The flooding extended along Kettering Road to part of Springfield Street and Police closed the roads to traffic, along with other routes into Little Bowden.
The river level has dropped overnight and all roads have reopened after the water subsided.
Resident Phil Baildon also spoke to HFM:
Car struck in floodwater
A number of firefighters were called to the scene
A specialist water rescue team from Leicestershire Fire & Rescue service was sent to Little Bowden
Flooding on Springfield St
A Flood Warning is still in force for the River Jordan and a Flood Alert is in place for the River Welland through Market Harborough – with flooding likely is low-lying areas near the watercourses.
Roads were closed
The scene on Kettering Road in Little Bowden
Flooding on Kettering Road at the Springfield St junction
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