Flood Alert Issued for Louth Canal and Waithe Beck in Lincolnshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire as rising river levels create a possibility of flooding starting the evening of February 27.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire
- 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 and North East Lincolnshire.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Louth Canal and Waithe Beck area. This alert (Severity Level 3) indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels are forecast to rise.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. Specific water bodies affected include the Louth Canal, Waithe Beck, and the River Lud in Louth.
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 located near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels for further updates.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate rising river levels throughout the evening of February 27, 2026. The River Lud in Louth is expected to remain at a constant high level while Flood Storage Reservoirs are currently in operation. While flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, higher-level flood warnings are not expected to be issued presently.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the evening of February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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