Flood Alert Issued for Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers as Water Levels Rise

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers area. This alert (Severity Level 3) indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area, specifically focusing on the Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers. Geographic locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads near the Great Eau, Long Eau, and Woldgrift Drain in the county of Lincolnshire.

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 situated near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
• Take care when traveling through the affected geographic regions.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding on roads and low-lying land starting from the afternoon of February 28, 2026. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time; consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 1:22 PM on February 28, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through the afternoon and into the following day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.