Flood Alert Issued for River Stort and Stansted Brook Catchment in Essex and Hertfordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Stort and Stansted Brook catchment due to rising river levels on February 16, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex and Hertfordshire
- 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 Essex and Hertfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Stort and Stansted Brook catchment. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised at 11:09 AM on February 16, 2026, by the Hertfordshire and North London agency office.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Essex and Hertfordshire. Specific locations identified as most at risk include low-lying land and roads near the following sites:
- Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane)
- Italstyle Industrial Estate
- Highlands Farm
- The Old Cottage
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Do not use bridges located near the River Stort or Stansted Brook.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels throughout the day on February 16, 2026, may lead to flooding. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as water levels respond to current conditions in the catchment area.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update on the situation by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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