Flood Alert Info - The upper River Chelmer

Chelmer

High river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 16 February 2026. River levels remain high following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 17 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the morning of 16 February 2026 . River levels are rising following the recent rainfall.  Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 07 February 2026 . River levels are rising in places following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Further rainfall is forecast so river levels may remain high. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from overnight on 06 February 2026 .  River levels are rising in places following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Further rainfall is forecast so river levels may remain high.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 07 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Sunday 11th January 2026. River levels are high following heavy rainfall from Storm Goretti. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are not expecting the situation to escalate. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10am Monday 12th January or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 10 January 2026 .  River levels are high following heavy rainfall from Storm Goretti. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are not expecting the situation to escalate.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 11 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 8th January. River levels are responding to the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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 monitoring the situation. We will update this message tomorrow morning, Wednesday 8th January, or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely from now until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 7th January. River levels are rising from the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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 wet weather until later today. 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 7th January, or as the situation changes.

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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 28th November. The River is rising in response to the rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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 after today, which will allow river levels to start returning to normal. Flood water is dangerous. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Our workforce are out checking flood defences and clearing weed screens. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Thursday 28th November, or as the situation changes.

Chelmer

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 roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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.

Chelmer

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 roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. The forecast is for no significant rainfall 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 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February.

Chelmer

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely 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 low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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.

Chelmer

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely today, Friday 9 February 2024. River levels are rising steadily in response to the rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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 and will update this message tomorrow, Saturday 10 February 2024.

Chelmer

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 morning. 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.

Chelmer

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.

Chelmer

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 throughout 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.

Chelmer

This message has been issued because some minor flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside areas is likely to remain until tomorrow, Wednesday 3 January. River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall on saturated ground but should stabilise soon. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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 with further rain showers through the week. 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 on Wednesday 3 January, or as the situation changes.

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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 beginning to drop, but will remain responsive to further rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 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.

Chelmer

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.

Chelmer

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.