Flood Alert Issued for East and West Glens in Lincolnshire and Rutland
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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 the East and West Glens, warning of rising river levels affecting low-lying land and roads starting February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and Rutland
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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