Flood Warning Info - The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden

This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions over the next few hours today, Saturday 30 January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are Halstead, Earls Colne, Chappel, Ford Street and Lexden. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this afternoon but no further significant rain is forecast overnight or tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.

This message has been issued because there may be some issues with surface water flooding and difficult driving conditions over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Saturday 30th January. The River Colne is reacting quickly and continuing to rise in response to the current rainfall. Areas most at risk are Halstead, Earls Colne, Chappel, Ford Street and Lexden. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this morning and into the afternoon, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 6pm today.

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely from today, Friday 15th January 2021 and over the next few days. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the River Colne. River levels remain highly responsive to rainfall. Areas most at risk are Halstead, Earls Colne, Chappel, Ford Street and Lexden. The forecast is for a cold dry night tonight, Friday 15th January 2021. Snow is expected to fall during tomorrow which could further elevate levels. Sunday and Monday are likely to remain dry before another weather front crosses the country on Tuesday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10:00 on Saturday 16th January 2021.

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Friday 15th January. River levels are high, and continue to rise in response to the recent rainfall working its way through the system. Areas most at risk are Halstead, Earls Colne, Chappel, Ford Street and Lexden. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to lower, however, further rainfall expected through Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Friday 15th January.

This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely tonight, Thursday 14th January 2021. River levels are continuing to rise following todays rainfall. Areas most at risk are Halstead, Earls Colne, Chappel, Ford Street and Lexden. The forecast is for more settled weather tomorrow which should allow levels to begin to fall, however more rain is expected Saturday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10:00, Friday 15th January 2021.