Flood Alert Info - The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester
Area Description
The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester, including Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Earls Colne, Wakes Colne, Chappel and Fordstreet.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 08:07
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue during today, Monday 9th December. River levels are still rising in response to the recent storm rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for no significant rainfall over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Tuesday 10th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 08:26
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue during today, Sunday 8th December. River levels are rising in response to rainfall overnight, but should peak and start to fall by mid morning. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for no significant rainfall over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Monday 9th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 09:03
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout Thursday 23rd May 2024. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for a couple of dry days followed by potentially heavy rain on Sunday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am on Friday 24th May, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 11:12
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Thursday 23rd May. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall today, Wednesday 22nd May 2024. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am on Thursday 23rd May, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 09:14
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 24th February. River levels remain high following recent rainfall, but should slowly fall over the course of today. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for no significant rainfall on Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th February. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 09:11
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 23rd February. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. The weather forecast is showing no significant rainfall over the next couple of days. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 10:34
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 20 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal around Colchester, and levels will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for further rainfall for today and overnight into Wednesday. Thursday has the potential for heavier rainfall, remaining unsettled for the rest of the week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Wednesday 21 February, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:31
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 19 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for light showers this morning, Monday 19 February, which are expected to clear by lunchtime, leaving the rest of the day dry. Tuesday 20 February is expected to be a dry day. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Tuesday 20 February, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:56
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely in response to the rain that has fallen last night and this morning, Sunday 18 February 2024. River levels remain high in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a generally improving weather picture through this evening, but with the chance of the odd shower pushing through the catchment. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message on Monday 19 February 2024, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 10:16
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Tuesday 13th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for mainly dry conditions today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Wednesday 14th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:29
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue today, Monday 12th February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a dry day today, with light rainfall possible tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:20
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 11 February 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. Rain is expected throughout Sunday which may be persistent and locally heavy in places. The forecast is for drier conditions as we move into next week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow, Monday 12 February.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:12
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 10th February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for further rainfall overnight. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:36
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 9th February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for further rainfall and isolated showers throughout today and remaining unsettled into the weekend. Catchments are already saturated and it is likely that rivers will respond. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10th February 2024
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 10:14
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 7th January 2024. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for predominantly dry weather for the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Monday 8th January.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 13:36
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 6th January. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later tomorrow. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal over the next few days. The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions for the next few days with some isolated showers possible into the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 7th January.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:45
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Friday 5th January 2024. River levels are currently high as the river responds to overnight rainfall. River levels will likely continue to rise this afternoon. The forecast is for showers to get more scattered and less intense as we move into drier weather over the weekend. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 6th January.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:14
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Thursday 4th January, and tomorrow, Friday 5th January. River levels are currently high, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for potentially heavy rainfall overnight tonight, and into tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Friday 5th January 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:27
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 3rd January, and into tomorrow. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground, but should stabilise soon. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather, with further rain showers through the week. It is likely that we may need to issue more flood alerts, for a wider area, over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message tomorrow, Thursday 4th January.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:25
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Tuesday 2nd January 2024. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Presently we are seeing high levels around Pool Street in the Upper reaches of the River Colne. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further rain during the day. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2023 13:05
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Monday 6 November 2023. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:38
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today Sunday 5 November 2023. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday 6 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 09:20
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Sunday 5 November. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow, Sunday 5 November.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 13:12
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 3 November 2023. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for largely dry conditions with occasional showers today. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday 4 November 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 10:15
Colne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:43
Colne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2023 11:16
Colne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 09:30
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Sunday 12 March. We are currently seeing higher river levels than normal in the area. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for some rain expected overnight and the next few days are likely to be unsettled. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am Monday 13 March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 17:48
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 11 March. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels through tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. There is a small band of rain passing across this evening and another band of rain Sunday evening into Monday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9am Sunday 12 March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 10:09
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Saturday 11 March. River levels remain high in some areas and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties around Bridge Street, North Road, and the High Street in Great Yeldham. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for no further rainfall during today. There is a small band of rain passing across this evening and another band of rain Sunday evening into Monday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm this evening, Saturday 11 March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 15:47
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 10th March. River levels are rising following today’s wintry weather, and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for a brief spell of wintry weather during this evening, followed by a dry spell overnight and into tomorrow. Further rain is then forecast for Saturday evening into Sunday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 11th March.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 10:59
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 19th December 2022. River levels are gently rising, and may remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. There may be some further light rainfall overnight. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 20th December.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:00
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for the rest of today into the evening. The River Colne is rising in response to the rainfall today. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The weather forecast is for further light rain this evening and overnight. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 4pm tomorrow, Friday 18th November.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 17:25
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue into this evening. The River Colne has remained high in places in response to recent heavy rainfall from Sunday onwards, but has now stabilised, and levels will slowly drop back down overnight into Wednesday. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. it will take time for river levels to fall following the rain. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days though drier conditions. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 9th November.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 09:18
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue into this evening. The River Colne has risen steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall from Sunday onwards, but is now stabilised and levels will slowly drop back over the course of Tuesday evening. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. it will take time for river levels to fall following the rain. The forecast is for further rain through today, Tuesday 8th November, but drier conditions for the rest of the week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 4pm today, Tuesday 8th November.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 17:05
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to continue into this evening. The River Colne has risen steadily in response to recent heavy rainfall from Sunday onwards but has now stabilised, and levels will slowly drop back over the course of Monday evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. it will take time for river levels to fall following the rain. The forecast is for further unsettled spells over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 8th November.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 10:33
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Monday 7th November. The River Colne is rising steadily in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. Further rain is expected to move across the country overnight tonight, and heavy blustery showers are expected tomorrow. The forecast is for drier conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 7th November.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:00
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Monday 21st February. River levels are high in the upper reaches of the watercourse. River levels are expected to continue to rise during today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next few days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd February, or as needed.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 11:09
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today and into tomorrow, Sunday 12th December 2021. We are currently seeing high river levels in the area of Earls Colne. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for further rain this afternoon and overnight which is likely to cause river levels to rise further. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11am Sunday 12th December 2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 15:32
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels continue to be higher than normal and will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 11am tomorrow, Saturday 11th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 12:15
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 10th December 2021. River levels are steadly rising in response to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 6pm today, Friday 10th December 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2021 08:36
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 23 October.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:36
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Thursday 21 October 2021. River levels are currently high. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for light rainfall during the day and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting the situation to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Friday 22 October 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2021 09:03
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today. River levels are high due to yesterday's rain. Areas most at risk are, low lying land and riverside areas around Great Yeldham, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, White Colne, Chappel, Fordstreet, and the Toppesfield Brook, and in Colchester between the A12 and East Street. The forecast is for mostly dry weather today, with the possibility of some light rain. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, Monday 20 September.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 07:47
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Monday 8th February. River levels remain high but are beginning to drop. We hope to remove this message later today. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for further rain and snow across the remainder of this week. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 9th February.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 07:52
Colne
This message has been issued because flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Sunday 7th Feburary. River levels are high due to recent rainfall, and may respond to any additional rain. We are monitoring river level response. The forecast is for snow today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:07
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today, Sunday 31st January, and into tomorrow. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:45
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Saturday 30 January. River levels are high in response to recent rainfall. 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 9am tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:40
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Saturday 30 January. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, a flood warning is already in force for the upper river Colne from Castle Hedingham to Halstead. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:06
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Thursday 28th January. River levels remain high, due to high groundwater levels as the water moves through the catchment in response to recent rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for some heavy rainfall this evening Thursday 28th January, with no further significant rain forecast tomorrow. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 10:14
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through today, Thursday 28th January 2021. River levels are responding to the overnight rain and will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for rainfall to continue through this morning with further heavy outbreaks to follow this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 18:00 today, Thursday 28th January.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:35
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely tonight, Monday 18th January 2021. River levels have dropped, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for rain to move across the region this evening followed by heavy and persistent rain from Tuesday evening through until Thursday morning. This is likely to cause the river levels to once again become elevated. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00 Tuesday 19th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 09:31
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, and into this evening, Monday 18th January. River levels are remaining high as the water moves through the system in response to the recent rainfall. River levels will respond to the further rainfall expected. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for a dry day for most of Monday, but persistent rainfall will arrive Monday evening and throughout the night and into Tuesday morning. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Monday 18th January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 18:07
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through this evening and overnight, Sunday 17th January. River levels are remaining high as the water moves through the system in response to the recent rainfall and snow melt. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for dry conditions through until tomorrow afternoon when further rainfall is expected. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 10am on Monday 18th January.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 08:01
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, and into this evening, Sunday 17th January. River levels are remaining high as the water moves through the system in response to the recent rainfall and snow melt. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for dry conditions today and through until tomorrow afternoon, where further rainfall is expected. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary, and no later than 6pm on Sunday 17th January.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 18:05
Colne
This message has been issued because some flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely overnight tonight, Saturday 16th January 2021. River levels remain high and responsive to further rainfall and snowmelt. Levels are also likely to rise as water upstream flows downstream through the river system. The forecast is for a dry day tomorrow, Sunday 17th January 2021, followed by further rainfall from Monday. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 09:00 Sunday 17th January 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 07:46
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Saturday 16th January. River levels are currently high and will remain high over the next few days, and responsive to further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for persistent rain and snow showers this morning, with more settled weather for later today and tomorrow. 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 Saturday 16th January.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 19:04
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely 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. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 07:53
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas 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. 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 heavy rainfall expected throughout 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.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 19:00
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely tonight, Thursday 14th January 2021. River levels are high and continuing to rise following the rainfall today. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 09:00
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Thursday 14th January. River levels are high and expected to continue to rise in response to the rainfall. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for persistent rain this morning and into the afternoon, more settled on Friday but with further rainfall on 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 Thursday 14th January.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 07:33
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely for Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11am tomorrow morning.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 19:17
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely through the evening and overnight into Friday 25th December. River levels are beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for dry conditions today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 11:01
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely throughout today, Thursday 24th December. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today following the rain overnight. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. The forecast is for showers today moving into more settled weather over the next few days. 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 by 6pm on Thursday 24th December.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 14:31
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Wednesday 23rd December 2020. River levels are expected to continue to rise. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for persistant rainfall throughout today and into this evening. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 16:38
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the rest of today and into tomorrow, Tuesday 8th December. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high, and will take a few days to return to normal as we carefully release floodwater back in to the river. 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 for the rest of today and tomorrow which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 09:49
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Monday 7th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today and tomorrow, and responsive to any further rainfall. 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 start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 7th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 16:29
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is still likely over the rest of today, and into tomorrow, Monday 7th December. River levels are currently high due to recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today, and will take a few days to return to normal. 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 tonight, and tomorrow which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 7th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 09:33
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Sunday the 6th of December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to remain high today and tomorrow, and responsive to any further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for occasional light showers through today Sunday the 6th of December. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm Sunday the 6th of December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 16:54
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Sunday 6th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels overnight but will remain high and responsive to any further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further light rainfall tonight and through Sunday 6th December. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 6th December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 16:43
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Saturday 5th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. River levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels overnight but will remain high and responsive to any further rainfall. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further light rainfall tonight and through Sunday 6th December. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 6th December.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 10:37
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours, and into this evening, Saturday 5th December. River levels are currently high due to the recent rainfall. Upstream levels are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today, but some downstream levels may remain high and responsive to any further rainfall. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further light rainfall today and through Sunday 6th December. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 5th December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 15:59
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this evening, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high due to today's rainfall, and are expected to remain high overnight. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. The forecast is for further light rainfall tomorrow, Saturday 5th December. Take care on riverside footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 5th December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 07:08
Colne
This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely over the next few hours and into this afternoon, Friday 4th December. River levels are currently high and rising following the overnight rainfall, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours. The forecast is for further light rainfall this morning and through Saturday 5th December. 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 3pm on Friday 4th December.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 09:03
Colne
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas today, Monday 16th November. River levels have risen in response to yesterday's rain. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today, Monday 16th November, but with the chance of a few light showers later on. Tomorrow is forecast to be dry. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 17:56
Colne
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas over the next few hours and into this evening Saturday 29/02/2020. River levels are currently high, but are expected to start to drop back down to more normal levels later today. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages for this area at this time. The forecast is for continued unsettled weather over the next couple of days. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 08:32
Colne
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast for today, Sunday 22 December 2019, is to be largely dry. We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 08:23
Colne
This message has been issued because there is a possibility of some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas. River levels are beginning to drop but will remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for further showers this morning which could be heavy at times. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message as necessary.