Flood Alert Issued for Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk
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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 Hundred Foot Washes following high river levels, with significant water reported on causeways at Sutton Gault and Welney.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, East Anglia
- 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 Norfolk, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. The alert was raised at 3:49 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to high river levels affecting the Old Bedford River, New Bedford River, Hundred Foot Drain, and River Delph.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Hundred Foot Washes within the East Anglia region, spanning parts of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Key areas of concern include:
- Sutton Gault: Approximately 50cm of water is reported on the causeway road.
- Welney: Up to 34cm of water is reported on the causeway road.
- Earith: No issues have been reported on the Earith causeway at this time.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid Travel: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Road Safety: Be aware that water may be deeper than reported in certain areas due to the uneven surface of the roads.
- Monitor Closures: The Environment Agency is currently liaising with Norfolk Highways, who will determine if the Welney road requires closure.
- Stay Clear of Watercourses: Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Expected Conditions
Current observations indicate high river levels as of 3:30 PM on Sunday. While water is present on several causeways, the Environment Agency does not expect the situation to escalate significantly or require further warning messages at this time. The weather forecast for Monday, February 16, predicts light showers.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. Environment Agency officials are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels. A formal update to this message is expected to be provided by 08:00 AM on Monday, February 16.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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