Flood Alert Issued for Alconbury Brook in Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for Alconbury Brook. This alert was officially raised at 9:57 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to high river levels and forecasted rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Alconbury Brook catchment within the East Anglia region, specifically impacting parts of Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire. Areas most at risk include:

• Hamerton
• The Alconburys
• Little Stukeley
• Brampton

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning zone are advised to take the following actions:

• Move vehicles out of identified flood risk areas.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Take care when traveling near the brook and monitor local water levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high and may increase further following rainfall occurring on the morning of February 15, 2026. While the Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels via the Hamerton gauge, officials do not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.