Flood Alert Issued for River Lee at Hertford Affecting Hertfordshire and Essex
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 Lee at Hertford, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads on February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hertfordshire and Essex
- 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hertfordshire and Essex.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Lee at Hertford. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was officially raised at 4:37 PM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Lee at Hertford within the Hertfordshire and North London area, specifically impacting the counties of Essex and Hertfordshire. Locations identified as most at risk include low-lying land and roads near the river. Specific sites mentioned include the Riverside Garden Centre and the Hertford Football Club.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and encourages individuals to remain aware of their surroundings.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels throughout the evening of February 15 may lead to flooding. The primary threat involves the inundation of roads and land adjacent to the River Lee.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the evening and night. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 9:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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