Flood Alert Issued for Ellington Brook in Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire
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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 Ellington Brook, warning of potential flooding in Spaldwick, Ellington, and Brampton through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire
- 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 and North Northamptonshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for Ellington Brook. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall. The agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Ellington Brook catchment area within the East Anglia region. Specific geographic areas and counties affected include:
- Counties: Cambridgeshire and North Northamptonshire
- Specific Locations: Areas most at risk are around Ellington Brook at Spaldwick, Ellington, and Brampton.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be more dangerous than they appear.
- Take care when traveling near riverbanks or low-lying areas.
- Monitor local weather updates and river level reports.
Expected Conditions
Wet weather on Sunday, February 15, has caused river levels to rise. While the Environment Agency does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages, the forecast indicates that levels will remain high or rise again today. Scattered showers are forecast for Monday, February 16, which may contribute to sustained high water levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 4:00 PM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the remainder of the day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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