Flood Alert Issued for Lower Nene in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Alert Details

Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued By: Environment Agency
Effective Period: Starting February 15, 2026; update expected by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lower Nene within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. Impacted regions include Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, particularly areas adjacent to the River Nene.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
• Take care when traveling through areas prone to surface water accumulation.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high following recent rainfall, and further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15. The primary hazard is the flooding of low-lying land and roads near the River Nene. According to the Environment Agency, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time, and higher-level flood warnings are not currently expected to be issued.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 11:01 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.