Flood Alert Issued for Lower Welland Area in Lincolnshire and Peterborough

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Welland area. The alert was officially raised on February 17, 2026, at 12:19 PM, following high river levels caused by recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire regions, specifically affecting areas within Lincolnshire and Peterborough. The primary watercourses involved are the River Welland, the Old River Welland, and the Maxey Cut.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is recommended to stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high, and further light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. While flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. This message and the status of the alert will be updated by 5:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.