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Sandon Flooding

Essex • Live river level monitoring on Sandon Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Sandon today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-08-23 23:49:29 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Sandon

Sandon is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Sandon Brook, in Essex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Sandon Brook 1 station
Sandon Bridge ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:15 • High: 0.75m
0.05m
Recent Flood Events
15 Aug 2026 16:10 Warning no longer in force
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
15 Aug 2026 11:32 Warning no longer in force
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
15 Aug 2026 09:01 Flood alert
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
15 Aug 2026 09:01 Flood alert
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
14 Aug 2026 16:00 Flood alert
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
14 Aug 2026 16:00 Flood alert
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
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Flood Monitoring in Sandon

Sandon is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Sandon Brook, in Essex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Sandon Brook is monitored by 1 station (Sandon Bridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Sandon. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Langford, the River Ter from A120 at Stebbing Green to Boreham, and the brooks around Sandon; The River Chelmer from the A138 at Chelmsford to Maldon, including Sandford Mill Bridge, Chelmer Village, Paper Mill Bridge and Ulting; The Rivers Can and Chelmer through Chelmsford, including the High Street and Meadows Shopping Centre; Riverside properties in Chelmsford, from Rivermead Industrial Estate through Central and Admirals Park including the cricket ground, to Lordship Lane.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Sandon. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Sandon, 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.

Recorded floods near Sandon

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2013-12-05 — 2013 Flood Outline (river)
  • 2009-01-09 — 2009 Flood Outline (river)
  • 1968-01-12 — 1968 September Flood Outline (river)
  • 1958-06-01 — 1958 Flood Outline (river)
  • 1953-01-31 — 1953 Coast Flood Outline Essex (river)
  • 1947-02-13 — 1947 Flood Outline (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Sandon today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Sandon?

Sandon has river level monitoring on Sandon Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Sandon?

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.

What should I do during a flood warning?

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.

Has Sandon flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 6 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 1947. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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