Flood Alert Info - River Stort and Stansted Brook catchment
Area Description
The River Stort, Stansted Brook and their tributaries from Clavering to Hoddesdon including Stanstead Mountfitchet, Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Harlow.
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 16 Jan 2026 16:09
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels remain high throughout Friday 16 January 2026 and into Saturday. This may lead to flooding, with low lying land and roads near rivers most affected. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking river and rainfall levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00PM on Saturday 17 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2026 17:18
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 15 January 2026 from the evening onwards.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
We are closely monitoring the situation checking river levels and rainfall.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2026 19:18
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 08 January 2026 and overnight into 09 January 2026.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2025 17:26
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall forecast overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible overnight tonight, Friday 13th June until Saturday 14th June in the morning.
Flooding is possible at locations near the Stort; Stansted Brook; Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm; The Old Cottage.
Weather conditions are expected to improve from Saturday morning.
We are continuously checking river levels and you are encouraged to monitor local weather conditions.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 14th June, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2025 15:49
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Flooding is still possible today as river levels remain high due to heavy rainfall and snow melt.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
River levels are falling and we expect them to continue to fall throughout the day and tomorrow, 08/01/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 08/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2025 10:38
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Flooding is still possible today as river levels remain high due to heavy rainfall and snow melt.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
River levels are falling and we expect them to continue to fall throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 15:43
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Flooding is still possible as river levels are rising due to heavy rainfall and snow melt.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
We expect river levels to remain high until early evening today, 06/01/2025, when we expect them to begin to fall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 10:19
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Flooding is still possible as river levels are rising due to heavy rainfall and snow melt.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
We expect river levels to remain high until early afternoon today, 06/01/2025, when we expect them to begin to fall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2025 18:08
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Flooding is possible as river levels are rising this evening due to heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flooding is possible from 6:30 PM on 05/01/2025.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 06/01/2025, when we expect them to begin to fall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 16:38
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels remain high on the Stort following heavy rainfall over the last 3 days caused by Storm Darragh. No property flooding is currently expected but flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stansted Brook; Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
From today, Monday 9th December, the forecast is mostly dry for the coming 4 days so we expect river levels to start falling again and the risk of flooding will reduce. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take further action as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 10th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 09:54
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high on the Stort following heavy rainfall over the last 3 days caused by Storm Darragh. No property flooding is currently expected but flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stansted Brook; Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
From today, Monday 9th December, the forecast is generally dry so we expect river levels to start falling again and the risk of flooding will reduce. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take further action as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 9th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 16:31
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are rising steadily on the Stort following heavy rainfall for the last 3 days caused by Storm Darragh. No property flooding is currently expected but flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stansted Brook; Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
From tomorrow, Monday 9th December, the forecast is generally dry so we expect river levels to start falling again and the risk of flooding will reduce. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take further action as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 9th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 09:39
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are rising steadily on the Stort following heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight.
No property flooding is currently expected but flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stansted Brook; Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
The weather forecast has improved and we expect river levels on the Stort to fall in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 17:53
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, Stansted Brook and Pishiobury Brook, with low-lying land most affected.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 2nd October, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 17:44
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels on the Stort are high but steady after intense rainfall the past few days.
Property flooding is not expected but flooding may continue to affect locations near the Stort, Stansted Brook, and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane), Italstyle Industrial Estate, Highlands Farm, and The Old Cottage.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow which will give rivers a chance to recover.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow, 28th September, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 09:02
River Stort, Stansted Brook
Due to heavy rainfall overnight, river levels are rising and may cause flooding.
Property flooding is not expected. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, Stansted Brook, and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane), Italstyle Industrial Estate, Highlands Farm, and The Old Cottage.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow which will give rivers a chance to recover.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Friday 27th September, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 17:27
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high and falling slowly on the Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to recent heavy rainfall.
No further rainfall is forecast until Wednesday 21st February.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 20th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:30
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels remain high on the Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to recent heavy rainfall.
No further rainfall is forecast until Wednesday 21st February.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Monday 19th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:38
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high and rising on the Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook from 9pm on Sunday 18th February, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
Further light rainfall is forecast this evening and tomorrow, Monday 19th February.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 19th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:00
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high and rising on the Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook from 9pm on Sunday 18th February, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Sunday 18th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 19:43
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are expected to rise quickly on the Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to heavy rainfall which is forecast this evening, Saturday 17th February, and into the early hours of Sunday 18th February.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook from 7am on Sunday 18th February, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday 18th February, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:31
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are remaining high on the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to rainfall.
Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:09
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high on the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to persistent heavy rainfall.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
Rain showers are forecast through to tomorrow, Saturday 10 February, and river levels are forecast to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10AM on Saturday 10 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:07
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high on the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to persistent heavy rainfall.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, Friday 9 February, and river levels are forecast to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6PM on Friday 9 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 18:48
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are forecast to rise on the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook as a result of more rainfall overnight.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane); Italstyle Industrial Estate; Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:49
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are remaining high on the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook, due to recent heavy rainfall.
Rainfall is expected to ease over the weekend, but flooding may continue to affect these locations.
River levels are forecast to begin falling, but the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9pm on Saturday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:17
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are remaining high on the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook due to recent heavy rainfall.
Flooding may continue to affect these locations.
Rainfall is expected to ease over the weekend.
River levels are forecast to begin falling, but the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated on Saturday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:19
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are high on the Stort, due to heavy rainfall yesterday. No further rainfall is expected but river levels are likely to remain high throughout the day.
Flooding is impacting locations near the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook.
River levels are at high at Grange Paddocks, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow Mill, Pishiobury Brook, and Glen Faba gauges.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this evening on Friday 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 21:12
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels have risen again on the Stort, due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook.
River levels are rising at the Clavering, Gypsy Lane, Grange Paddocks, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow Mill, Pishiobury Brook, and Glen Faba gauges
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:05
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are remaining high on the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook, due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to continue to affect locations near the Stort, Stanstead Brook, and Pishiobury Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings off Sheering Mill Lane, Italstyle Industrial Estate, Highlands Farm, and The Old Cottage.
River levels may remain high, with light showers expected today, Wednesday 3rd January, and further rainfall tomorrow, Thursday 4th January.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today, Wednesday 3rd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 20:06
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are rising on the River Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Stort, Stanstead Brook and Pishiobury Brook this evening, Tuesday 2 January, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lawrence Moorings (Sheering Mill Lane), Italstyle Industrial Estate, Highlands Farm and The Old Cottage.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 3 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 20:05
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are falling as rainfall eases.
No property flooding is expected.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated in the morning of the 04/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 11:19
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are now falling steadily as rainfall eases.
No property flooding is expected.
The forecast is dry for today.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 03/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 07:43
River Stort, Stansted Brook
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 Sep 2023 18:00
River Stort, Stansted Brook
River levels are rising on the Stort; Stanstead Brook; Pishiobury Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Stort; Stanstead Brook; Pishiobury Brook from 09:00 PM on 20/09/2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 21/09/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 20:35
River Stort, Stansted Brook
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.