The upper Stour and surrounding tributaries, at Little Yeldham, Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Kedington, Glemsford and Brockley, to and including, Sudbury
Flood Alert Area
Area Details
- River / Sea
- Stour, Stour Brook, Bumpstead Brook
- County
- Suffolk
- EA Area
- Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk
- Type
- alert
- Reference
- 051WAFEF1
What to Do
If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:
- Monitor local water levels and news
- Prepare a flood kit with essential items
- Know your evacuation route
- Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
- Check your insurance covers flood damage
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.