A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Beam and Rom in Barking and Dagenham, Essex, Greater London, Havering on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Beam, Rom.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ingrebourne at Harold Park rose 0.63m, peaking at 1.61m, while the River Ingrebourne at Gaynes Park climbed 0.26m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve. Further light rainfall is expected on Monday 26 October but no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.63m | 1.61m |
| Gaynes Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.26m | 0.41m |
| Collier Row | River Rom | +0.24m | 0.61m |
| Romford | River Rom | +0.24m | 0.59m |
| Hornchurch_Bretons Farm | River Beam | +0.21m | 0.33m |
| Crayford | River Cray | +0.20m | 0.40m |
| Redbridge | River Roding | +0.16m | 0.38m |
| Seven Kings Park | Loxford Water | +0.16m | 0.26m |