Flood Alert Issued for East and West Glens in Lincolnshire and Rutland

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the East and West Glens area within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire region. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire and Rutland. The locations most likely to be affected are low-lying land and roads situated near the following water bodies:

• River East Glen
• River West Glen
• River Tham

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following safety actions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels are expected to rise throughout the afternoon of February 15, 2026. Current forecasts indicate that while flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible, flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, the Environment Agency does not currently expect to issue higher-level flood warnings for this event.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:20 PM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and has stated that this message will be updated by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.