Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Witham in Lincolnshire

Source: Environment Agency · 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 River Witham area due to high river levels following recent rainfall, affecting low-lying land and roads.

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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 River Witham. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lower River Witham and South Delph within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. The primary geographic impact is located in Lincolnshire, specifically affecting low-lying land and roads situated near the rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:

  • Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
  • Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be prone to flooding.
  • Monitor local weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.

Expected Conditions

Due to recent heavy rainfall, river levels are currently high. Flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads near the River Witham and South Delph. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time, and the Environment Agency does not expect to issue full flood warnings based on current data.

Timeline

The alert was raised on March 2, 2026, and conditions are expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 5:00 PM on March 3, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Witham area due to high river levels following recent rainfall, affecting low-lying land and roads.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Lincolnshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.