Flood Alert Issued for Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System starting the evening of February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels rise.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System within Lincolnshire. The Environment Agency's Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area office is monitoring the situation. The primary areas at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near these river systems.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
- Take care when traveling through areas near the River Glen and Bourne Eau System.
Expected Conditions
River levels are rising this evening, which may lead to localized flooding. Current forecasts indicate that while low-lying land and roads are at risk, flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued for residential properties based on current data.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the evening of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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