Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Cam from Stapleford to Waterbeach
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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 Cam in Cambridgeshire, warning of high river levels following recent heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire, East Anglia
- 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 Cambridgeshire, East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Cam in Cambridgeshire. The alert was raised at 8:32 AM on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert covers the East Anglia region, specifically within the county of Cambridgeshire. Areas most at risk are located around the River Cam, spanning from Stapleford to Waterbeach.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring of river levels and rainfall is ongoing.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high today, making flooding possible on February 17, 2026. While the forecast for today is dry, the impact of previous heavy rainfall continues to affect the River Cam. Officials do not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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