Flood Alert Issued for Alconbury Brook in Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire
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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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Alconbury Brook due to rising river levels, affecting areas including Hamerton, The Alconburys, and Brampton.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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