Flood Alert Info - Lower River Roding
Area Description
The Lower River Roding including Redbridge, Woodford, Wanstead, Ilford, East Ham and Barking.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 18:51
River Roding
Although the heaviest rainfall has now passed, river levels remain high in some locations in the Lower Roding catchment.
Most locations have seen river levels drop on Friday 15 January but remain high. However further rain and snow is forecast on Saturday. Although this rainfall will be less than we have received in the last few days it will fall on saturated catchments and could cause river levels to rise again.
You should 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 on Saturday morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 07:52
River Roding
River levels are rising on the Lower River Roding on Friday 15 January as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow Saturday 16 January; river levels are expected to remain high and flood warnings will be issued if needed.
We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from structures.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 18:24
River Roding
River levels remain high on the Middle River Roding as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Further rain is possible later tomorrow, Monday 23 December.
River levels are expected to remain high with flooding to roads and low lying land possible. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
We are continuing to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Please stay aware of the forecast, local water levels and weather conditions.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 08:57
River Roding
River levels remain high on the Lower River Roding as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Further rainfall is possible this morning Sunday 22nd December.
River levels are expected to remain with flooding to roads and low lying land likely. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
We are continuing to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Please stay aware of the forecast, local water levels and weather conditions.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 18:02
River Roding
River levels remain high on the Lower River Roding as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and today. Further rainfall is possible overnight into Sunday 22nd December.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the weekend with flooding to roads and low lying land likely. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
We are continuing to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Please stay aware of the forecast, local water levels and weather conditions.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated in the morning or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 09:23
River Roding
Heavy rainfall has been falling yesterday and overnight into this morning on Saturday 21 December.
The River Roding has risen significantly and is likely to remain high throughout the weekend. There is likely to be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the River. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
We have staff in the area and will continue to monitor water levels over the weekend. This message will be updated this afternoon or earlier if the situation changes.