Flood Alert Issued for Lower Lee Tributaries in North London and Hertfordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Lee tributaries. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels observed on the evening of February 15, 2026. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as water levels respond to recent conditions.

Affected Areas

The alert covers a broad geographic area including the following counties and boroughs:

• Counties/Regions: Barnet, Enfield, Essex, Greater London, Haringey, Hertfordshire, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
• Watercourses: Affected rivers and brooks include Ching Brook, Cobbins Brook, Nazeing Brook, Pymmes Brook, Salmons Brook, Turkey Brook, Small River Lee, Rags Brook, and Trinity Marsh Ditch.
• Specific Locations: Areas most at risk include low-lying land and roads near rivers, specifically Church Road (Boundary Ditch), Chine Road Bridge, St Leonards Road, Elizabeth Close, Middle Street, Turkey Street, Slades Rise, Links Side, World’s End, Nazeing, Enfield, and Lower Nazeing.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Do not cross bridges located near the affected brooks and rivers.
• Monitor local weather reports and water levels for further updates.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels throughout the evening of February 15 are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. The Environment Agency has not specified exact accumulation or peak levels but notes that the situation is being actively monitored.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:41 PM on February 15, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 9:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.