Flood Alert Issued for Harpers Brook and Willow Brook in North Northamptonshire

Source: Environment Agency · North Northamptonshire

This alert is no longer in effect.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 Harpers Brook and Willow Brook, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads starting Sunday evening.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
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 North Northamptonshire.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Harpers Brook and Willow Brook. This alert (Severity Level 3) indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels observed on the evening of February 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire region, specifically focusing on North Northamptonshire. The locations most affected are expected to be low-lying land and roads situated near Harpers Brook and Willow Brook.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:

  • Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
  • Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
  • Take care when traveling through the area and monitor local conditions.

Expected Conditions

River levels are rising this evening, which may lead to the flooding of nearby land and transport routes. According to current Environment Agency forecasts, flooding to properties is not considered likely at this stage. As a result, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued for this event.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 5:27 PM on February 15, 2026, with flooding possible from that evening onward. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 1:00 PM 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 Harpers Brook and Willow Brook, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads starting Sunday evening.
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 North Northamptonshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.