Pictures show flooding at Flatford as River Stour overflows | Braintree and Witham Times
AN iconic north Essex beauty spot was left flooded after a deluge of rain fell across north Essex. After a huge amount of rainfall overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday, the River Stour at Flatford burst its banks. Resident Julie Stowe captured the ensuing chaos as the popular beauty spot was left flooded on Saturday afternoon. Pictures show flooding at beauty spot as river overflows. Picture: Julie Stowe As of Saturday morning the river level had risen to 1.5 metres at Langham. When its level reaches 1.3 metres there is a risk of flooding. A chart of the River Stour's...