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River Levels

The Rivers Wid and Can

Message issued at 9:37am, Saturday 7th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 07 February 2026 .
River levels are rising in places following the recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas, including Lordship Lane and Cow Watering Lane around Writtle College.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels Further rainfall is forecast so river levels may remain high.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:37am, Saturday 7th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The Rivers Wid and Can

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Wid from Brentwood, to and including Writtle, and the River Can at Chelmsford

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Essex

Watercourses covered: River Wid, River Can

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for The Rivers Wid and Can.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

The River Wid from Ingatestone, to and including, Writtle
The River Wid from Ingatestone to Writtle, including Margaretting

No current or recent warnings.

Riverside properties on the Rivers Chelmer and Can in Chelmsford
Riverside properties in Chelmsford, from Rivermead Industrial Estate through Central and Admirals Park including the cricket ground, to Lordship Lane

No current or recent warnings.

The Rivers Can and Chelmer, through Chelmsford
The Rivers Can and Chelmer through Chelmsford, including the High Street and Meadows Shopping Centre

No current or recent warnings.

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