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River Levels

The upper River Chelmer

Message issued at 8:24am, Monday 16th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from the morning of 16 February 2026 . River levels are rising following the recent rainfall. 
Areas most at risk are low lying roads and riverside areas along the River Chelmer between Thaxted and Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:24am, Monday 16th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for The upper River Chelmer

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Chelmer from Great Dunmow to Rivermead campus and the Industrial Estate in Chelmsford

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Essex

Watercourses covered: Chelmer

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 upper River Chelmer.

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 Chelmer from Churchend to the Rivermead Industrial Estate in Chelmsford
The River Chelmer from Churchend, through Great Dunmow, Hartford End, Howe Street and Little Waltham to the Rivermead Industrial Estate in Chelmsford

No current or recent warnings.

The River Pant, from Great Bardfield to Braintree
The River Pant, from Great Bardfield to Braintree, including Shalford

No current or recent warnings.

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