Flood Warning Info - The River Brain through Braintree, to and including Witham
Area Description
The River Brain, including Podds Brook, through Braintree, Black Notley, White Notley and Witham.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 08:49
Brain
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026 following heavy rain yesterday
Areas most at risk are properties at, The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 17:46
Brain
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026
Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 18:30
Brain
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are continuing to rise following today's rain and will remain responsive to any further rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:58
Brain
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely in response to the overnight rain, and the rain that continues to fall today, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. The forecast is for further rain during today, Sunday 18 February, with the potential for some heavy showers. The rain is expected to clear off the East coast by early afternoon, with only the odd light shower pushing through the catchment. The forecast is for some light showers on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message later today, or if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:41
Brain
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads, riverside areas, homes and businesses is possible today, Sunday 11th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather with outbreaks of rain or showers at times. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:47
Brain
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely and flooding of homes and businesses is possible today, Saturday 10th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. The forecast is for further rainfall expected overnight. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:10
Brain
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely today Friday 9 February 2024. River levels are responding to overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. Rain is expected throughout Friday which may be persistent and locally heavy. The forecast is for further isolated outbreaks of rain and showers over the weekend. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10 February.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2024 23:43
Brain
This message has been issued because flooding of homes and businesses is likely overnight tonight Thursday 8 February 2024 and into tomorrow. River levels are responding to todays rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties at The Waterings, and St. Johns Avenue in Braintree, and Bridge Street and Guithavon Valley in Witham. Rain is expected overnight and into Friday morning, which may be persistent and locally heavy. During Saturday and Sunday low pressure is expected to remain close to, or over, the UK with further outbreaks of rain and showers likely in the East of England. Stay safe, and be prepared with a flood kit of essential items, should you need to evacuate your home. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Friday 9 February 2024.