A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town.
Flooding is possible for The Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town including, Cheshunt, Enfield, Edmonton, Tottenham, Walthamstow, Hackney, Stratford and West Ham.
this morning.
Low lying land and roads will be affected first.
Be prepared.
The River Lee has responded to rain that has fallen throughout the night and in the early hours of this morning.
This is likely to result in flooding to lower lying land, roads and gardens next to the river. Surface water flooding can also be expected in some locations.
Further showers are expected throughout Saturday. We will continue to monitor the situation.
- Be prepared to protect yourself and your property.
- Keep your colleagues informed about the situation.
- Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
- Keep an eye on local water levels and weather conditions. Visit the Environment Agency website
www.environment-agency.gov.uk for river level and flooding information.
- Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 using quickdial 172095 for up-to-date flooding information.
Stay tuned to radio weather, news and travel bulletins on LBC 97.3 FM and Digital Radio.
Contact:
Environment Agency South East
North East Thames Flood Warning Duty Officer
Area Incident Room
2 Bishop Square
St Albans Road West
Hatfield, Herts. AL10 9EX
Floodline 0845 988 1188
