A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Beam and Rom in Barking and Dagenham, Essex, Greater London, Havering on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the Beam, Rom.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ingrebourne at Harold Park rose 0.35m, peaking at 1.25m, while the River Beam at Hornchurch_Bretons Farm climbed 0.19m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels may lead to flooding this evening Thursday 27 August 2026 due to forecast heavy rain and storms. Locations most affected will be Abbotts Close, Como Street. Flooding from surface water, where water gathers and flows off road surfaces, could also occur. We expect river levels in areas that receive the heaviest rain to respond by rising quickly. Further heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast tonight Thursday 27 August and into Friday 28 August. We are closely monitoring the situation and we are prepared to issue flood warnings if required. Take care and avoid walking, cycl
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.35m | 1.25m |
| Hornchurch_Bretons Farm | River Beam | +0.19m | 0.28m |
| Crayford | River Cray | +0.18m | 0.33m |
| Redbridge | River Roding | +0.15m | 0.23m |
| Collier Row | River Rom | +0.12m | 0.51m |
| Gaynes Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.11m | 0.20m |
| Seven Kings Park | Loxford Water | +0.11m | 0.17m |
| Romford | River Rom | +0.08m | 0.42m |