The flood comes after warnings on Wembley Matters about the danger of floods as a result of climate change and extreme weather events. The brook flows behind Tokyngton Avenue houses to the west and past Stonebridge Park station before joining the Brent.
Brent has a number of waterways including the River Brent, the feeder canal, Weladstone Brook, Wembley Brook and a number of streams now in conduits including Sladebrook, and Mitchellbrook that feed into the main water courses/
Five fire engines and 35 fire fighters attended the flood, pumping out water and cutting off electricity to ensure safety.
Some residents feel the impact was worsened by the building works going on in the area.
Much of the area near the station has been built on and there are plans for new tower blocks right next to the Wembley Brook.
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Argenta House
This will involve concrete aprons close to the brook area and contrasts starkly with the River Brent to the east on the other side of the River Brent where a flood plain has been retained as open space in Monks Park and St Raphaels Estate.
I am afraid Tokyngton residents may not have seen the last of the flooding.
A Brent Council spoksperson said they were not called to the incident but will be seeking to understand the causes. Meanwhile Chris Whyte of the Environment Department said, 'If there are specific and unusual causal factors, then we would be happy to look into these.' Chris.Whyte@brent.gov.uk
EXTRACT FROM DRAFT LOCAL PLAN
Wembley Brook and River Brent are potential sources of flooding and the majority of the site is within Flood Zone 3. Part of the site is within including extensive flood zone 3b (functional floodplain). Development, other than water compatible uses, will not be acceptable within functional floodplain. Any flood modelling from applicants which seeks to justify a revision to the functional floodplain boundary will need to be agreed by the Environment Agency.
