Flood Alert Issued for River Stour Between Sudbury and Dedham
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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 Stour in Essex and Suffolk due to high river levels following recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia, Essex and Suffolk
- 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 East Anglia, Essex and Suffolk.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Stour. The alert was officially raised at 9:21 AM on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Stour from Sudbury to Stratford St Mary and Dedham, impacting parts of Essex and Suffolk within the East Anglia region. Specific riverside areas are at risk. In Langham, local roads are prone to flooding, with specific hazards identified for Sky Hall Hill Road, Wick Road, and Lower Farm Road, where cars may become stranded.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Motorists should be aware of the risk of stranded vehicles on low-lying roads in the Langham area.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high following recent precipitation. Flooding is possible starting from the morning of February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess further risks.
Timeline
This alert is effective as of the morning of February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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