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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
River levels have risen on the Ching Brook in the London Borough of Waltham Forest as a result of persistent heavy rainfall caused by thunderstorms. Flooding of property and roads is possible from 6pm today for the rest of the evening. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing so remain vigilant and avoid these areas.
We expect river levels to begin falling from later this evening, Wednesday 17th August.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and local councils.
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. There is further heavy rainfall expected this evening but drier conditions will resume from tomorrow morning, Thursday 18th August.
This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning, Thursday 18th August, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 5:40pm, Wednesday 17th August 2022.
Warning no longer in force
Wed 27 Nov 2024, 3:35pm
Flood warning
Wed 27 Nov 2024, 6:15am
Warning no longer in force
Wed 17 Aug 2022, 7:31pm
Flood warning
Wed 17 Aug 2022, 5:40pm
The Ching Brook in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, including Highams Park
Region: Herts and North London
Country: England
Counties covered: Greater London, Redbridge, Waltham Forest
Watercourses covered: Ching Brook
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Ching Brook in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
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