The River Roding burst its banks following heavy rain and further flood warnings are in place today.

The river, which runs from Dunmow through Epping Forest and east London before joining the River Thames, burst its banks near Abridge yesterday afternoon (January 15).

Amber flood warnings remain in place along the river today – an amber alert means flooding is possible.

Epping Forest Guardian: The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.

The River Roding is 31 miles long. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA

River levels remain high in the Middle Roding catchment particularly in the Loughton area.

While river levels have now stabilised and have been slowly falling overnight, some further rain is currently falling in the area.

Epping Forest Guardian: The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.

An amber flood warning is in place. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Although this rainfall will be less than received in the last few days it will fall on saturated catchments and could cause river levels to rise again.

A Government spokesperson said: "You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff on standby to attend to any blockages in the river."

Epping Forest Guardian: The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.The River Roding after it burst its banks in Abridge, Essex. Heavy snow and freezing rain is set to batter the UK this week, with warnings issued over potential power cuts and travel delays.

Loughton residents should be prepared for possible flooding. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA

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