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Podmore Flooding

Norfolk • Live river level monitoring on Wendling Beck
1 monitoring station
1 river
2 warning areas
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Flood risk in Podmore today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-08 04:45:38 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Podmore

Podmore is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wendling Beck, in Norfolk. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Podmore’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
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The watercourse nearest Podmore

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Wending Beck, about 40 m from the middle of Podmore's gauges. It flows into Black Water about 11 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Wending Beck nearest the middle of Podmore's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Podmore

Podmore is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wendling Beck, in Norfolk. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Wendling Beck is monitored by 1 station (Wendling Beck). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 2 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Podmore. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The Wendling Beck from Dereham to Worthing, including Gressenhall and Beetley; The River Wensum, from Fakenham to Swanton Morley.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Podmore. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

It has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Podmore, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Podmore

Podmore gets about 708 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 73 mm; driest April, 43 mm). That is 39% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.0 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Podmore

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2013-12-05 — 2013 Flood Outline (Sea)
  • 1993-11-14 — 1993 Fluival Flood Outline (Main river)
  • 1968-01-12 — 1968 September Flood Outline (Main river)
  • 1953-01-31 — 1953 Coast Flood Outline Norfolk (Sea)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Podmore today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Podmore?

Podmore has river level monitoring on Wendling Beck — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Podmore?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Podmore flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 3 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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