Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Roding in Essex and Greater London

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle River Roding. The alert was officially raised at 8:41 AM on February 16, 2026, in response to rising river levels caused by recent weather patterns.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Essex, Greater London, and Redbridge. Specific locations identified as most vulnerable to high water levels include low-lying land and roads near the river, particularly:

• Hillmans Cottages
• Ongar Road
• Roding Road
• Roding Lane

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 attempt to cross bridges near the river if water levels appear high.
• Monitor local weather reports for further updates.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected throughout the day on February 16, 2026. These conditions are the result of heavy rainfall that occurred overnight on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as the water moves through the river system.

Timeline

The alert is currently effective as of the morning of February 16, 2026. Agency officials have stated that this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.