Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for Riseley Brook in Bedford and Cambridgeshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert is in effect for Riseley Brook as river levels remain high, with additional rainfall forecast for the Bedford and Cambridgeshire regions through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for Riseley Brook. The alert was officially raised at 7:43 AM on February 18, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Riseley Brook within Bedford Borough. The geographic regions most at risk include areas surrounding the brook from Riseley to Pertenhall, impacting the counties of Bedford and Cambridgeshire.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring local conditions is advised as river levels remain elevated.
Expected Conditions
River levels at Riseley are currently falling but remain high, meaning flooding is still possible. Further rainfall is forecast for today, February 18, and tomorrow, February 19. While the Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels, officials do not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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