No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Updated 2026-08-24 00:28:58 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide
Moreton is monitored by 2 Environment Agency river level stations on the Cripsey Brook, the River Birket, in Essex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.
Moreton is monitored by 2 Environment Agency river level stations on the Cripsey Brook, the River Birket, in Essex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.
The Cripsey Brook is monitored by 1 station (Moreton). The River Birket is monitored by 1 station (Davis Road). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.
There are 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Moreton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Anker at Leather Mill including properties on Leathermill Lane; River Anker at Weddington including Church Lane, Cleaver Gardens, Cleaver Park Sports Ground, Brook Lane and parts of Weddington Road; Low-lying land and roads between Nuneaton and Tamworth on the River Anker and between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey on the River Sence; River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone including Lodge Close in Mancetter, Bridge Lane and Riverside in Witherley, Royal Meadow Drive, Ratcliffe Road and Aldermill Business Park in Atherstone.
There are 10 storm overflows within 5km of Moreton. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.
If flooding is forecast in Moreton, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.
Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →
Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Moreton has river level monitoring on Cripsey Brook, River Birket — 2 monitoring stations in total.
Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.
Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.
Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the Essex area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.
