Hertfordshire floods: 260 reports across the county, but Bishop’s Stortford escapes worst of the weather

Hertfordshire County Council has received 260 reports of flooding across the county since Saturday morning – but Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth have escaped the worst.

The authority’s highways teams and fire and rescue service have been busy responding to the reports – plus 13 about tree damage – following heavy and prolonged rain across the county.

Letchworth, Hitchin, Harpenden and St Albans have been worst hit.

Herts Fire and Rescue Service has been called to 36 flood-related incidents, mainly in the north of the county.

Three roads were closed on Monday morning for the safety of road users: the A505 in Hitchin, Elton Way in Watford and the A404 between Chorleywood and Rickmansworth.

The wet weather is set to continue on Monday (Sept 23), with the Met Office issuing an amber weather warning for rain for western and northern parts of Hertfordshire and a yellow warning covering the rest of the county, including Stortford.

The warnings are in place until midnight and HCC crews are prepared and monitoring the situation closely.

Cllr Phil Bibby, executive member for highways at the county council, said: “Our teams on the ground have responded brilliantly to the challenges this weekend’s wet weather has thrown at us. They’ve been working round the clock responding to calls to help keep Hertfordshire moving.

“I’d like to thank residents for promptly reporting issues to us and for their ongoing patience as we continue to respond.

“This is a timely opportunity for us to remind them of the risks of weather like this and the precautionary steps they can take to protect their own property and stay safe and well as they move around the county.”

To report fallen trees or branches or flooded roads, paths or cycleways, go to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/faultreporting. To find out how you can protect your property visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/floodprotect.