AN estimated 300 homes in Hawick and 50 homes in Jedburgh have been evacuated due to rapidly rising water levels in the region. 

At this time it is understood that around nine households in Jedburgh will require temporary accommodation, while a similar number in Bonchester Bridge have also been affected by flooding.
 
In Hawick, Teviot Crescent and a number of business premises have been affected. 

As forecast, the rain cleared by around midday, and river levels in Jedburgh and Hawick peaked earlier this afternoon.
 
The impact of the heavy rain this morning resulted in similar river levels in Hawick as during Storm Desmond in December, although in this instance the levels rose far more quickly.
 
The River Tweed at Kelso is expected to peak at around 5pm, and the A699 at Springwood Park has already been closed due to flood water. The A698 at Mounthooly has also been closed due to flooding.
 
River levels will remain high for some time across the region.

The A68 south of Bonjedward, near Jedburgh, remains closed and is likely to remain so for some time until flood water recedes and the road is cleared of significant debris. Diversions are in place.


 

 

 

 

Roads currently closed: 


Teviot/Liddesdale  
D25/3 Haysike Bridge – closed due to structural damage
Lower Mansfield Road, Hawick
Overhall Road/Martin's Bridge, Hawick
B709 between Ramseycleuch Bridge and Angecroft Caravan Park in the Ettrick Valley
A68 south of Bonjedward

Cheviot
A68 north of Jedburgh at Riverside
B6401 between Yetholm and Morebattle
C40 near Jedburgh - Crailinghall Bridge closed
B6461 at Ednam
A699 at Springwood Showground, Kelso
A698 at Mounthooly, west of Crailing


Eildon
B709 Thirlestane / Ramseycleuch
C77 Gala to Lauder


Berwickshire
B6438 at the 30mph zone into St Abbs


The following roads are passable with care:


Teviot/Liddesdale
B6399
Liddesdale Road, Hawick
St George Lane, Hawick
A7 south of Hawick
A7 between Selkirk and Hawick
A7 at Mosspaul Hotel, Hawick
A6089 at Nenthorn
A698 between Hawick and Cleikimin
A6088 between Bonchester and Cavers
Commercial Road, Hawick
Common Haugh Car Park, Hawick
Laidlaw Terrace, Hawick
Victoria Road, Hawick
Cheviot
B6401 Caverton Mill
B6358 lots of water on road
C33 Edgerston Mill south of Jedburgh - tree branches on road
B6346 at Bowmont between Morebattle and Kelso
A68 between Newtown St Boswells and Bonjedward
C38 at Lanton

Tweeddale
B709 Innerleithen Golf Course
B712 at Dawyck

 

 

Eildon
A68 between St Boswells and Newtown St Boswells
D97/3 at Sharplaw - wall down and bricks and water on road
A6105 at east end of Earlston
B6359 - at Bowden Toll
D106/4 - Makerston village

Berwickshire
Roundabout outside Eyemouth High School

Drivers are advised to not ignore road closure signs under any circumstances.

 

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