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River Levels

Upper River Cam in Essex and Cambridgeshire

Message issued at 8:02am, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high today as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026. Areas most at risk are those around the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. Further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Thursday 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:02am, Wednesday 18th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Upper River Cam in Essex and Cambridgeshire

Flood Warning Area Details

River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Cambridgeshire, Essex

Watercourses covered: River Cam

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper River Cam in Essex and Cambridgeshire.

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

River Cam at Henham, Newport and Littlebury
Old Mead Road in Henham, North Hall Road in Quendon, London Road, Station Road, High Street, Bridge End, Willow Vale, Bury Water Lane, Belmont Hill and Cambridge Road in Newport, Duck Street in Wendons Ambo, Mill Lane and Walden Road in Littlebury

No current or recent warnings.

Slades at Saffron Walden
Thaxted Road, Peaslands Road, Farmadine, Radwinter Road, East Street, Hill Street, Gold Street, Cross Street, Market Walk, Market Row, George Street, High Street, Bartletts, Abbey Lane, Primes Close, Park Lane, Freshwell Street and Bridge Street

No current or recent warnings.

Victoria Slade at Saffron Walden
Thaxted Road in Saffron Walden

No current or recent warnings.

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