Flood Alert Issued for Humber Tributaries Across Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Humber tributaries within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. The alert was officially raised at 3:15 PM on March 1, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire. Specific watercourses and drainage systems affected include:

• Butts Drain
• Barrow Beck
• East Halton Beck
• Stallingborough North
• Old Fleet Drain
• Buck Beck

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area should take the following safety precautions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track river levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. Flooding is considered possible on March 1, 2026, with the most significant impacts expected on low-lying land and roads near the identified rivers. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely; therefore, the agency does not expect to issue higher-level flood warnings at this time.

Timeline

The alert is currently effective as of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and has stated that this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.