Flood Alert Issued for Lincoln Watercourses and River Witham in Lincolnshire
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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 Lincoln Watercourses area due to high river levels, with potential impacts on low-lying land and roads through March 2.
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- Record type
- Flood Advisory
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire, UK
- 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 Lincolnshire, UK.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lincoln Watercourses. This alert was officially raised at 3:01 PM on March 1, 2026, following a period of recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area, specifically focusing on the Lincoln Watercourses in the county of Lincolnshire. Key water bodies involved include the River Witham, Sincil Dyke, Great Gowts Drain, and Fos. Impact is expected primarily on low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water. It is recommended to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be subject to flooding.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. While flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible on March 1, 2026, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, the Environment Agency does not expect to issue formal flood warnings for property at this time.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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