Flood Alert Issued for Heighington Beck and Dunston Beck in Lincolnshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for minor watercourses in the Lincolnshire area. This alert was officially raised at 3:51 PM on February 21, 2026, following a period of significant rainfall that has left river levels high.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers minor watercourses from Heighington to Dunston. Key geographic areas include:

• Rivers: Heighington Beck and Dunston Beck
• County: Lincolnshire
• Region: Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Impacts are most likely to occur on low-lying land and roads situated near these watercourses.

What You Should Do

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

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

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. With further rainfall forecast for both today and tomorrow, flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. However, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time, and the Environment Agency does not expect to issue higher-level flood warnings for this event.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.