Flood Alert Issued for Bain Catchment in Lincolnshire as River Levels Rise

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Bain catchment. This alert indicates that flooding is possible beginning the evening of Friday, February 27, 2026, due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lincolnshire region within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. Impacted water bodies include:

• River Bain
• River Waring
• Haltham Beck
• Scrivelsby

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 may be prone to flooding.
• Monitor local weather reports and water levels.

Expected Conditions

Forecasts indicate that river levels will rise throughout the evening. The River Bain is expected to maintain a constant high level while the Flood Storage Reservoir is currently in operation. While flooding of low-lying land is possible, current forecasts suggest that flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, the Environment Agency does not expect to issue more severe flood warnings for this event.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the evening of February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.