Flood warning in place for West Norfolk river, but officials say risk is reducing

A flood warning remains in place for a West Norfolk river today, although officials say the risk is now falling.

The warning for the River Nar affecting communities including Marham, Narborough, Saddlebow, Setch and St Germans, is one of only five still in force from the Environment Agency following the recent bad weather.

Updated advice from the agency, issued this morning said: "River levels have fallen at Marham but remain high at Setchy Bridge river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall.

"This means that the risk of flooding remains but is reducing.

"We expect flooding to affect Main Road in Narborough, Spring Lane in Marham, Lynn Road, Garage Lane and St. Germans Road in Setch, Mill Road in St. Germans and Low Road, High Road, Maple Road and Acer Road in Saddlebow.

"No significant rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, therefore we expect river levels to continue to slowly reduce. We are closely monitoring the situation.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded."

Flood alerts also remain in force for the River Nar between South Lynn and Litcham, as well as the Welney Causeway and the Hundred Foot Washes.

The guidance comes after several communities in West Norfolk experienced flooding problems over the Christmas period.