A flooded Colne Valley on January 31. Credit: Lynda Bullock/Watford Observer Camera Club
A flood alert remains in place on a river this week after persistent and heavy rainfall.
Water levels along the River Colne in the Watford area continue to cause concern for the Environment Agency, with an alert in place for at least a week now.
The Environment Agency, which has been keeping a close eye on the river's levels, issued this update today, warning flooding is possible in areas close to the river.
The update read: "Due to recent wet weather, river levels across the Middle River Colne catchment are high. River levels peaked overnight and are steady, and expected to remain high today, Monday February 8.