Flood Alert Issued for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire: Abbots Ripton to Ramsey

Source: Environment Agency · Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire. High river levels are expected to persist through February 20 due to ongoing light rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridgeshire, East Anglia.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire. The alert was officially raised at 8:22 AM on February 19, 2026, in response to high river levels following significant rainfall overnight.

Affected Areas

According to the Environment Agency, the areas most at risk are located around Bury Brook, specifically the geographic stretch from Abbots Ripton to Ramsey in Cambridgeshire.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels closely as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high following the rainfall recorded overnight. While the Environment Agency does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time, further light rainfall is forecast for both today and tomorrow. This additional precipitation may cause river levels to remain high throughout the alert period.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire. High river levels are expected to persist through February 20 due to ongoing light rainfall.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Cambridgeshire, East Anglia. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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