Flood waters reached about 30in (72cm) before engineers located and repaired a ruptured pipe.
Residents in East Bridge Road had called police at 06:30 GMT to report that water was gushing from a drain.
A reception area was set up for people who had been forced out of homes but they will be allowed back when the flood waters have receded.
"Most residents were initially asked to move upstairs where it was safe to do so," a police spokesman said.
"A total of 13 people were immediately evacuated and were assisted from their homes by members of the Essex Police marine unit and other officers.
"Fifty homes were flooded but there were no casualties. A number of police officers are still at the scene helping residents with mopping up operations now the water has been turned off."
"Fifty homes were flooded but there were no casualties. A number of police officers are still at the scene helping residents with mopping up operations now the water has been turned off."
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