An amber flood warning is in place along stretches of the River Colne today.

The Government’s flood warning service says residents should be prepared for possible flooding along the middle River Colne in Bricket Wood, Watford and Rickmansworth.

The 31-mile long river, a tributary of the River Thames, has seen water levels drop overnight following heavy rain on Friday, January 15.

Watford Observer: An amber flood warning is in place along the River Colne today. Photo: Google Maps/UK GovAn amber flood warning is in place along the River Colne today. Photo: Google Maps/UK Gov

The orange shading shows where the flooding warning is in place. Photo: UK Gov

However, some rain is currently falling in the area. Although this rainfall will be less than what was 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.”