Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for Lower Welland in Lincolnshire and Peterborough

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Welland area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised on the morning of February 15, 2026, following a period of high river levels recorded overnight.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Lower Welland region within Lincolnshire and Peterborough. Specific geographic areas of concern include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the following water bodies:

• River Welland
• Old River Welland
• Maxey Cut

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which are susceptible to flooding.
• Monitor local weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.
• Take care when traveling through areas near the River Welland and Maxey Cut.

Expected Conditions

High river levels have already led to localized flooding. According to current forecasts, flooding is expected to persist through the morning of February 15, 2026. The primary hazards are flooded roads and submerged low-lying land. However, the Environment Agency indicates that flooding to residential or commercial properties is currently unlikely, and higher-level flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:56 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.