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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire. The alert was officially raised at 3:56 PM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels. This is currently classified as a severity level 3 alert.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert covers the East Anglia region, specifically within the county of Cambridgeshire. Areas most at risk are those surrounding Bury Brook, spanning from Abbots Ripton to Ramsey.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and remain vigilant. The Environment Agency explicitly warns the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are currently monitoring rainfall and river levels to ensure public safety.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to persist or rise again due to a wet weather forecast for Sunday, February 15. Additional scattered showers are forecast for Monday, February 16. While levels are high, the Environment Agency noted that they are not currently expecting the situation to escalate further or require higher-level warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. High river levels are expected to impact the area through the remainder of the day and into Monday. A formal update on the situation is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.