Flood alert for River Stort and Stansted Brook catchment
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High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 07 February 2026.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers, particularly in the Harlow Mill area.
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 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: The River Stort, Stansted Brook and their tributaries from Clavering to Hoddesdon including Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Harlow.
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