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Flooding and Strong stream warning - River Stort

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Stort

From: 16 February 2026, noon

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: High Water Levels

Subject to review on: 18 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Stort
Starts atLock 15, Lower Lock
Ends atRiver Stort - 023

Description

Original 16 February 2026, 12:57pm

Please be advised that a flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Due to strong streams and the likelihood of flooding from the high water levels we don't recommend moving while the river is in this state.

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