Flood Alert Issued for Bury Brook in Cambridgeshire from 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This alert is no longer in effect.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, warning of potential flooding due to high river levels through Monday.

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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 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.

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, warning of potential flooding due to high river levels through Monday.
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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