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Totteridge Flooding

Greater London • Live river level monitoring on Dollis Brook
2 monitoring stations
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Totteridge today: Watch

Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge — flooding is possible from 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM on Saturday 10th October. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:46:16 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Totteridge
Totteridge
Area of the London Borough of Barnet

Totteridge is a residential area and former village in the London Borough of Barnet, England. It is a mixture of suburban development and open land situated 8 miles (13 km) north north-west of Charing Cross. It is part of the Whetstone postal district (N20).

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Totteridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
9 Oct 2026 17:24 Flood Alert
Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge
9 Oct 2026 17:13 Flood Alert
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
8 Oct 2026 16:02 Flood Alert
River Ash in the Borough of Spelthorne
8 Oct 2026 09:37 Flood Alert
River Ash in the Borough of Spelthorne
29 Sep 2026 18:14 Flood Alert
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
29 Sep 2026 08:15 Flood Alert
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir

Does it flood near Totteridge?

Towns and villages near Totteridge with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Barnet · Potters Bar

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Totteridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Dollis Brook, about 40 m from the middle of Totteridge's gauges. It flows into the River Brent about 4.9 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Dollis Brook nearest the middle of Totteridge's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Totteridge

Totteridge is monitored by 2 Environment Agency river level stations on the Dollis Brook, in Greater London. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Dollis Brook is monitored by 2 stations (North Finchley, Whetstone). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Totteridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The Dollis Brook from Barnet to Hendon including Whetstone and Finchley; The Pymmes Brook at East Barnet including Cockfosters and New Southgate; The Mutton Brook at Hampstead Garden Suburb; The River Brent in the London Borough of Barnet including Brent Cross.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 15 storm overflows within 5km of Totteridge. None of the 12 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (3 have no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Totteridge, 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.

How much rain falls on Totteridge

Totteridge gets about 724 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 77 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 38% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.0 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Totteridge

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2021-07-12 — ea06JulySummer2021 (Other)
  • 2021-07-12 — ea06JulySummer2021
  • 2021-07-12 — ea06JulySummer2021 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — ea06FebruaryWinter2020 (Main river)
  • 2015-08-26 — ea06AugustSummer2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-08-26 — ea06AugustSummer2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-08-26 — ea06AugustSummer2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-08-26 — ea06AugustSummer2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-08-26 — ea06AugustSummer2015 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — 06JulySummer2007 (Main river)
  • 1993-01-01 — 06OctoberAutumn1993 (Main river)
  • 1992-09-01 — ea06September1Autumn992 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Totteridge today?

Current verdict: Watch. Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge — flooding is possible from 01:00 AM to 03:00 AM on Saturday 10th October. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Which rivers affect Totteridge?

Totteridge has river level monitoring on Dollis Brook — 2 monitoring stations in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Totteridge?

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 Totteridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1992. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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