The latest England flood warnings in force for the
East Anglia region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: East Anglia
Counties at risk of flooding:
Essex Areas at risk of flooding: The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Colne
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of 16 February 2026 . River levels are rising following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life. 2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. Essex flood warning updated at: 2026-02-16T08:28:26 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the East Anglia region of England:
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Essex Flood Warnings
