Flood Alert Info - Cripsey Brook in Epping Forest District Council
Area Description
The Cripsey Brook including Thornwood Common, North Weald Bassett, Moreton and Chipping Ongar.
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 6 Jan 2025 09:24
Cripsey Brook
River levels remain high on the Cripsey Brook and flooding still possible today, Monday 06/01/2025, after heavy rain yesterday.
Flooding is possible to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No flooding to properties is currently expected.
Weather conditions are improving and we expect river levels to fall throughout today, 06/01/2025.
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 5:00 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2025 14:35
Cripsey Brook
Flooding is possible as river levels are rising this morning due to heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flooding is possible from 3:00 PM on 05/01/2025.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, 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 tomorrow morning, 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 9:00 AM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:02
Cripsey Brook
River levels are high on the Cripsey Brook due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land most affected, particularly around Duck Lane; Weald Hall Lane; Woodfield Terraces; Thornbrook; Watermans Way; Dukes Close; High Road; Bassett Gardens and Thorn Hall.
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 11:27
Cripsey Brook
River levels are high on the Cripsey Brook due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Duck Lane; Weald Hall Lane; Woodfield Terraces; Thornbrook; Watermans Way; Dukes Close; High Road; Bassett Gardens and Thorn Hall.
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 19:01
Cripsey Brook
River levels are forecast to rise on the Cripsey Brook due to further rainfall overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Duck Lane; Weald Hall Lane; Woodfield Terraces; Thornbrook; Watermans Way; Dukes Close; High Road; Bassett Gardens and Thorn Hall.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 08:32
Cripsey Brook
River levels have risen again due to recent heavy rainfall.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible at Duck Lane, Weald Hall Lane, Woodfield Terraces, Thornbrook, Watermans Way, Dukes Close, High Road, Bassett Gardens, and Thorn Hall.
River levels are high at the Moreton and Chipping Ongar 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 5pm today, Friday 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:05
Cripsey Brook
River levels remain high on the Cripsey Brook, due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to continue to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Duck Lane, Weald Hall Lane, Woodfield Terraces, Thornbrook, Watermans Way, Dukes Close, High Road, Bassett Gardens and Thorn Hall.
River levels are expected to remain high.
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 Wednesday 3 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:34
Cripsey Brook
River levels have risen on the Cripsey Brook due to heavy rainfall today, Tuesday 2 January.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Cripsey Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Duck Lane, Weald Hall Lane, Woodfield Terraces, Thornbrook, Watermans Way, Dukes Close, High Road, Bassett Gardens and Thorn Hall.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon so river levels are expected to remain high.
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 this evening, Tuesday 2 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 16:13
Cripsey 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 10 May 2023 01:58
Cripsey 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 31 Mar 2023 20:51
Cripsey 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 6 Nov 2022 18:50
Cripsey Brook
Heavy rain has fallen over Essex and Hertfordshire today, Sunday 6th November. River levels are rising on the Cripsey Brook in the Thornwood Common, North Weald Bassett, Moreton and Chipping Ongar areas.
There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river today. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
The river is likely to remain high for the rest of the day. There is more light rain forecast over the next 24 hours but not as heavy as the rain earlier today, Sunday 6th November.
We recommend you stay aware of local weather conditions and water levels. Consider putting your flood plan into action. Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river.
This message will be updated at 9am tomorrow, Monday 7th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 08:41
Cripsey Brook
The Cripsey Brook has overnight in response to heavy rain overnight and is expected to be out of banks and flood low lying areas on Thursday 21 October.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day flooding low lying land, roads and gardens close to the river around Moreton and Chipping Ongar.
Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur and cause issues during the Thursday morning rush hour.
No flooding to properties is currently expected.
Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and follow any local diversion routes.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river.
This message will be updated this afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 19:48
Cripsey Brook
Overnight on Monday into Tuesday we have seen heavy rainfall in the Cripsey Brook catchment. This has meant that levels in the river have risen.
The main areas of concern are Thornwood Common, North Weald Bassett, Moreton and Chipping Ongar. Levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river tonight on Tuesday 5 October. Flooding from surface water could also occur.
River levels have now peaked and are slowly dropping, however we expect the river to remain high overnight. No further rain is forecast over the next few days.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are continuing to monitor river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 10am on Wednesday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 09:11
Cripsey Brook
Throughout Monday night and early Tuesday morning on 4 and 5 October we have seen heavy rainfall across the area. This has caused rivers and streams to rise.
The main areas of concern are currently Thornwood Common, North Weald Bassett, Moreton and Chipping Ongar where river levels have risen the most. There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river this morning. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
We expect the river to remain high today on Tuesday 5 October. Further isolated showers are forecast for the remainder of the day.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river.
This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 14:51
Cripsey Brook
River levels have risen on the Cripsey Brook as a result of overnight heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 14:00 on Sunday 27 December. Surface water flooding is also likely, but flooding to properties is not expected.
Further rainfall is possible tomorrow however we expect river levels to begin falling later this evening and overnight into Monday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 18:51
Cripsey Brook
The Cripsey Brook remains high and out of its banks in the Chipping Ongar area.
There will be flooding to low lying land gardens and roads close to the river throughout today (Friday 4th December) and overnight into tomorrow. Flooding from surface water could also occur.
We expect the river to remain high overnight and then start to fall gradually. Further spells of showers are possible over the next few days, however some places may remain dry. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions.
We are continuing to monitor river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 06:29
Cripsey Brook
Heavy rain yesterday and overnight into today, Friday 4 December, has affected the Cripsey Brook, particularly in the Chipping Ongar area. River levels are rising and are expected to come out of banks in some low lying areas this morning.
Further areas of rain may affect the area today so river levels are likely to remain high through today. Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible this morning. Surface water flooding may also affect these areas.
We recommend you monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages. We will update this message by 8pm this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 19:57
Cripsey Brook
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused the Cripsey Brook to rise. There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river overnight and into tomorrow, Monday 5 October. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
No further heavy rain is expected overnight, so river levels should start to drop tomorrow.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 07:38
Cripsey Brook
Persistent rain, associated with Storm Dennis, fell over the weekend. The water level on the River Roding will remain high, Monday 17 February. We are expecting scattered showers throughout Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February.
River levels will remain high. Flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible in North Weald, Moreton and Chipping Ongar. Surface water flooding may also affect these areas.
We recommend you monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels. We will update this message on Monday evening, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 21:00
Cripsey Brook
We have issued a Flood Alert. Rain, associated with Storm Dennis, has fallen throughout the weekend, with further scattered showers forecast overnight Sunday 16 February. The water level on the Cripsey Brook has risen as a result.
Flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible in North Weald, Moreton and Chipping Ongar overnight. Surface water flooding may also affect these areas.
We recommend you monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels. We will update this message on Monday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:24
Cripsey Brook
We have issued a Flood Alert. Rain, associated with Storm Dennis, has been falling overnight and this morning, Sunday 16 February. The water level on the Cripsey Brook has risen as a result. Further rain is predicted throughout the day on Sunday.
Flooding to low-lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible in North Weald, Moreton and Chipping Ongar this afternoon and evening. Surface water flooding may also affect these areas.
We recommend you monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels. We will update this message on Sunday evening or earlier if the situation changes.