Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Cam in Cambridgeshire
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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, warning of rising river levels between Stapleford and Waterbeach on February 16.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Cam in Cambridgeshire. The alert was officially raised at 8:23 AM on February 16, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert is centered in the East Anglia region, specifically within Cambridgeshire. The areas most at risk of flooding include locations along the River Cam stretching from Stapleford to Waterbeach.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through any flood water that may accumulate.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels today, February 16, may result in flooding in the specified areas. However, the Environment Agency has stated they do not expect the situation to escalate further at this time. The weather forecast for the early part of the week is predicted to be mostly dry, which may help stabilize river levels.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 16, 2026. Agency officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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