The Cripsey Brook including Thornwood Common, North Weald Bassett, Moreton and Chipping Ongar.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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