Flood Alert Issued for River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Colne in Essex, warning of rising water levels following recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Essex, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Colne. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester in Essex, East Anglia. Specific areas most at risk include low-lying land and riverside areas around:
- Great Yeldham
- Castle Hedingham
- Sible Hedingham
- Halstead
- White Colne
- Chappel
- Fordstreet
- Toppesfield Brook
- Colchester (specifically between the A12 and East Street)
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take care. You should avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels to assess further risks.
Expected Conditions
River levels are rising this morning as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and riverside areas is possible starting from the morning of 16 February 2026.
Timeline
The alert was raised on the morning of 16 February 2026. Officials will monitor the situation throughout the day and provide an update by 5:00 PM on 16 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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