Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Ancholme Catchment 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 Lower River Ancholme, warning that high river levels may cause flooding of low-lying land and roads through Saturday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and North 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 Lincolnshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Ancholme catchment. This level 3 alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels observed on the morning of March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower River Ancholme area within Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. Residents near the river and those using low-lying land or roads in the catchment area should remain vigilant.
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels have risen in the Lower Ancholme catchment. While no significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days, the river is expected to remain high throughout today and tomorrow. This may lead to the flooding of low-lying land, roads, gardens, driveways, or outhouses situated close to the river.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 9:54 AM on March 13, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through March 14, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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